LESSON 121: ALTERNATED STITCH

Tutorial for alternating stitch:

It is used for filling with an interwoven effect; it is the only flat stitch that does not completely cover fabric. Work stripes from left to right:

Fig. A: Pull out the needle in 1, put it in 2, pull it out in 3 and put it in 4, over the center line and to the right of the first stitch.

Fig. B: Remove the needle in 5 to start the next one. You should see some tissue between the stitches.

Fig. C: Work the second strip: at the top pull out the needle between the ends of the above stitches

Repeat this strip. The overlap may vary along the row, or from row to row to add interest.

Don’t miss this amazing alternating point video tutorial:

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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