LESSON 118: PLAN POINT

Tutorial for straight flat stitch:

The same point: The flat point in two versions:

Straight plane point:

This stitch is used on light, zigzag, straight or curved edges. Work from top to bottom:

Work from left to right:

Fig. A: Pull out the needle in 1, put it in 2, pull it out in 3, put it in 4 and pull it out in 5. Repeat the steps as often as you need. The stitches should be very close to each other, without allowing any tissue to be seen between them.

Oblique plane point:

Choose the direction of inclination that best fits the shape:

If the stitches are too long they won’t keep their shape. Stitches in different areas can be worked in different directions to shape light.

Fig. B: Start at the centre of the shape; pull out the needle in 1 and put it in 2. The first point marks the inclination for all subsequent points. Work parallel stitches from the center to the right. Then go back to the center and work parallel stitches out and to the left.

Watch step by step the following video:

Materials

• You need a sharp pointed needle. In your trusted haberdashery they can advise you on this.
• Thimble, we know that it is not easy to get used to it, but the earlier you adapt, the better, you will avoid many punctures.
• Special thread for sewing. Or you can also use fine crochet yarn if it is to decorate something
• Frame, there are made of wood, plastic and silicone. Lately I spend the silicone ones because I like them better, but that goes to taste.
• Light, the more the better and to be able to be natural

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