How to Embroider: Couched Circle Stitch- Video and Step by Step Tutorial

Couched Circle Stitch

The couched circle stitch uses the couching stitch to create a circle design. This stitch is part of the couching stitch family and creates a circle with spokes. Use this DIY video and step-by-step tutorial to learn how to embroider the couched circle stitch.

What you'll need to create the couched circle stitch:

• cotton fabric

• embroidery hoop

• embroidery thread

• embroidery needle

• embroidery scissors

Couched Circle Stitch Video

Couched Circle Stitch Step-by-Step Tutorial

1. The couched circle creates a decorative circle design on the front of the fabric. Start by drawing a circle with spoke radiating from the center onto the fabric.

2. Next, bring the laid thread up through the center of the circle.

3. Bring a second thread up next to the laid thread.

4. Using the second thread, start tacking the laid thread down with short stitches. These stitches should be made along the spokes of the fabrics.

5. Work around the circle until the entire shape is filled in.

6. End the threads. After the last tacking stitch is made, knot the thread on the back of the fabric. Then rethread the laid thread on a needle. Tuck the needle under the outermost row of the couched circle, then bring the thread to the back and knot it.

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