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Ladder stitch demonstration

8/5/2019

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Of all the embroidery and hand-stitches, ladder stitch is the one I use the most. It's how I close up all of my soft toys, dolls and soft sculpture, sew on extremities like ears and tails and attach tiny sleeves to doll dresses.

I recommend ladder stitch in all of my soft toy sewing patterns and, as I am often asked how to sew a ladder stitch, I thought it was time I filmed a little demonstration for you.

​Please excuse the poor quality, my less than lovely gardening nails and the sound of macadamia nuts being harvested on the farm across the road!
If the seam turns out a little puckered (as it has in my demo), you can go back over it with a second row of ladder stitch to smooth it out, or just make your stitches a bit closer together. 

​I also drew a diagram (below)... 
Ladder stitch diagram by Margeaux Davis of www.willowynn.com
I hope that helps! 
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HazelHazel
17/11/2020 07:52:30 am

Hello Willowynn (Marheaux). I learned this stitch for the Elephant Doll Sewing Pattern. I have enjoyed learning to sew a doll for the first time. It is really good to have the influence of women such as yourself who carry forth the tradition of hand sewing. Thank you.

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Margeaux Davis link
17/11/2020 09:14:13 am

Thank you very much Hazel. I'm delighted to hear that my pattern helped you sew your first doll, and that you enjoyed it!

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    Margeaux Davis aka Willowynn

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    My name is Margeaux Davis and I'm a soft-toy sewing pattern designer, doll-maker and illustrator.

    ​I work from a tiny cabin studio in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Australia.  
    ​Here I'll share what I'm making, as well as some hints and tips to help you sew your own soft toys... 


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