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How to Blanket Stitch

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    1. How to Blanket Stitch, How to Blanket Stitch: step 1, image 1 of 2 How to Blanket Stitch, How to Blanket Stitch: step 1, image 2 of 2
      • Pick a thread of your choice: fabric or sewing thread.

      • Cut a relatively long piece.

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    2. How to Blanket Stitch: step 2, image 1 of 3 How to Blanket Stitch: step 2, image 2 of 3 How to Blanket Stitch: step 2, image 3 of 3
      • Pull one end of thread through the eye of the needle.

      • Make the two tail ends meet.

      • Tie a knot.

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    3. How to Blanket Stitch: step 3, image 1 of 1
      • Lay your blanket (or piece of fabric) in front of you and pick your stitching direction.

      • We are stitching left to right!

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    4. How to Blanket Stitch: step 4, image 1 of 2 How to Blanket Stitch: step 4, image 2 of 2
      • Measure about half an inch from the edge of your blanket and mark it.

      • Send your needle through the blanket from the back from the marked point.

      • When pushing your needle through the blanket make sure your fingers are not near the needle.

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    5. How to Blanket Stitch: step 5, image 1 of 1
      • Bring the thread around the fabric and push the needle through the very first stich creating a loop.

      • Do not pull the thread all the way though, as you will need the loop for the next step.

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    6. How to Blanket Stitch: step 6, image 1 of 2 How to Blanket Stitch: step 6, image 2 of 2
      • Push the needle through the loop and pull.

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    7. How to Blanket Stitch: step 7, image 1 of 3 How to Blanket Stitch: step 7, image 2 of 3 How to Blanket Stitch: step 7, image 3 of 3
      • Move about half an inch from the first stitch.

      • Send the needle through the blanket from the back creating a loop.

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    8. How to Blanket Stitch: step 8, image 1 of 2 How to Blanket Stitch: step 8, image 2 of 2
      • Push the needle through the loop and pull and repeat!

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    9. How to Blanket Stitch: step 9, image 1 of 2 How to Blanket Stitch: step 9, image 2 of 2
      • Repeat the process through the edge of your blanket till you reach the end.

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Conclusion

To reverse these steps, use a pair of scissors to cut the thread.

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