Chain stitch and Lazy daisy

Let's take a look together at two fun and versatile stitches: the chain stitch and the lazy daisy stitch. These stitches are excellent for creating decorative borders, outlines and floral motifs and are very easy to learn.
Chain stitch
The chain stitch is a loop stitch that creates a sort of embroidered chain. It can be used to create borders and outlines, as a filler or for lettering. To find out how to do it follow the video tutorial, below are the instructions:
1) Start by bringing the needle through the fabric at the starting point (stitch 1) 2) Insert the needle again in the same hole (stitch 2), but do not pull the thread all the way through. Leave a loop on the embroidery surface.
3) Bring the needle out a short distance from stitches 1-2 (stitch 3) and pull the thread through to create the first chain.
4) Repeat the process to create a series of linked loops along the traced design.
5) Once you have reached the last stitch, close the chain by creating a small stitch to hold the last chain. In this case, be careful not to make the entry and exit points coincide.
Some tips for a perfect chain stitch

Try to keep the loops all the same length. If you are in difficulty, you can mark stitches of equal length with an erasable pen for a smoother effect.
Pay attention to the tension of the stitches: if you pull too tight, the stitch will close and no longer have the shape of a ring.
Don't be afraid to guide the stitch shape with the needle or your fingertips.


Lazy daisy stitch
The daisy stitch is a variation of the chain stitch, often used to create petal-like shapes. It is a quick and easy way to add flowers and leaves to your embroidery. Each petal is created by forming a single chainstitch loop anchored with a small stitch at the base. To find out how to do it follow the video tutorial, below are the instructions:
1) Start by bringing the needle through the fabric at the starting point, which corresponds to the base of the petal (stitch 1).
2) Insert the needle again into the same hole (point 2), but do not pull the thread all the way through. Leave a loop on the embroidery surface.
3) Bring the needle out at the top of the petal (step 3) and pull the thread gently. If you are embroidering using a pattern, make sure that the loop precisely covers the shape of the petal. Help yourself with the needle and your fingertips to achieve the desired shape, if necessary.
4) Secure the created ring with a small stitch (step 4), taking care not to reuse the hole created by step 3. You can also move the ring slightly without pulling the thread to place stitch 4 precisely. Once the stitch is closed, the loop will snap back into place by itself.

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