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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)...  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. 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! Leave a Reply. |
Hello and welcome...My name is Margeaux Davis and I make cloth dolls, soft sculptures and sewing patterns. I also dabble in the odd bit of illustration. Categories
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