How to Embroider: Darning Stitch- Video and Step by Step Tutorial

Darning Stitch

The darning stitch is a variation of the running stitch. This stitch looks like rows of offset dashed lines. This stitch is often used for mending but can also be used as an open filling stitch. Use this DIY video and step-by-step tutorial to learn how to embroider the darning stitch.

What you'll need to create the darning stitch:

• embroidery thread

• embroidery hoop

• cotton fabric

• embroidery needle

• embroidery scissors

Darning Stitch Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0mdstrAQwo

Darning Stitch Step-by-Step Tutorial

1. To create the darning stitch you must first know how to stitch the running stitch. Start by stitching a line of running stitches.

2. Below the first row of running stitches start the second row. This row will be stitched in the spaced of the previous row.

3. Continue stitching rows of offset running stitches until the desired number is created.

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