Whipping or adding another thread to linear stitches enhances your embroidery. Whip a second thread color through stitches like the blanket, chain, running, or stem stitches, to create spiraling lines that embellish fabric shapes.
How to Whip Stitch a Blanket Stitch
- Bring the needle and thread up at the beginning of the blanket stitches.
- Insert the blunt end or eye end of the needle under the first line of the blanket stitch. Draw the thread through the blanket stitch.
- Continue to insert the needle and draw the thread under each consecutive stitch. Always pass the needle under the stitch in the same direction.
How to Whip Stitch the Chain Stitch
- Bring the needle and thread up at the beginning of the chain stitches.
- Insert the blunt end or eye end of the needle under the loop (2 threads side-by-side) of the chain. Draw the thread through the chain stitch.
- Continue to insert the needle and draw the thread under each consecutive stitch. Always pass the needle under the stitch in the same direction.