#blanket stitch

[saltedsnailstudio]

“becoming” banner by jasper alexander

linocut print on fabric, home sewn utilizing recycled textiles

#I am prepping for markets and my body is a constant state of motion #fingers always stitching or carving or packing or typing #linoprint #printmaker #block printing #printmaking #relief print #salted snail studio #block print #reliefprint #blanket stitch #embroidery #mixed media #relief printed fabric #relief printing #fabric printing #creativereuse #recycled textiles #linocut #linocut patch

[milkweedman]

Been getting really into blanket stitch recently

#no joke i am using it for everything #recently figured out a faster and neater way to do them too #just a good stitch. #sewing #blanket stitch

[a-strawberry-mouse]

Before:

After:

There is something so deeply satisfying about a simple repair done in multi tone thread.

I wish it were my hat but I am happy for the owner.

Lots of years still left in this well loved hat!

#hand stitching #embroidery #visible mending #mending #sewing #repair #wip #i dyed the embroidery floss #blanket stitch #multi tone #multi-tone #multitone #i don't know how to spell

[lena-rosey]

Finally finished patching up these old thrifted jeans! This is some fabric my mom gifted me. The local shop that sells these fat quarters claims they're from depression era flour sacks! No way to be sure but the colors and little vehicles on them are so cute.

#rosey posts #sewing #blanket stitch #vintage fabric #patch pants #textiles #thrifting #visible mending

[victor-mortis]

i have a jacket, it looks very cool.

I made one just like it, that is also very cool and will be yours for 100$

#BUY MY WARES #Battle jacket #embroidery #embroidered jacket #Gilgamesh #will wood and the tapeworms #will wood #blanket stitch

[jaxattacksblog]

My F*CK is fraying! Going in with the blanket stitch to snatch those edges!

#cross stitch #current wip #funny #memes #relatable #humor #blanket stitch

[wastelesscrafts]

I have a Patagonia Umbra Tanktop, I really love it cuz it's a style that came out when I was in highschool (~10 years ago) and got discontinued quickly and I managed to find one on Poshmark.

But the problem is, a mouse got to it in my closet and chewed two small holes and one slightly larger one near the hem on the left hip and I've been wearing it anyway, and there's now some runs coming off of the holes.

It's a micro knit fabric like a t-shirt, but it's 100% polyester (like a lot of patagonia tank tops)

The shirt is in like new condition otherwise, (it had tags on it when I got it and this was only a couple months ago, I've worn it maybe 5 times).

I was thinking about repairing the holes with darning/visible mending with some embroidered daisies over the holes, but the runs are pretty big now, about 2.5in (I wish I'd fixed it instead of waiting). I don't really want to do embroidery that big if I can avoid it.

I definitely don't want to do anything that involves cutting as this shirt is extremely rare/precious to me.

I'd love to hear any suggestions you have, (It's also not an area that needs to stretch at all, if that's helpful).

Mending a Patagonia top

Too bad about the hole!

The fact that the area doesn't need any stretch is helpful: this gives you more options as you don't need to take the stretch into account.

The runs are about 2.5 inch long, but what about width? If they're long but not wide, there might be enough fabric left to fix the rip with a ladder stitch. Add a blanket stitch to the wrong side of the fabric to strengthen your mend. You'll still see a line where you closed up the rip, but this'll probably be the least visible way to fix the holes.

(Image source) [ID: drawing demonstrating the ladder stitch. Text: "Ladder stitch for closing".]

If the holes are too big to just sew shut, both darning and patching are good options. Embroidery's a nice to way to hide your mend, but I get that you'd rather not want to draw attention to it. Use thread that matches the colour of your tank top to hide any darning, and use a fabric in a similar colour and weight as your tank to make your patch blend in.

Depending on the size and shape of the holes, fusible interfacing might also be an option to mend them in a fairly invisible way.

#wasteless crafts #ask #mending #tank top #top #patagonia #patching #darning #visible mending #invisible mending #diy #how to #tutorial #ladder stitch #blanket stitch #fashion #fast fashion #slow fashion #sustainable fashion #zero waste #zero waste crafts #reduce reuse recycle

[swallowsummer]

I love blanket stitch. I can just never remember how to start it. But it’s great for mending all the kids’ shredded cuffs.

#visible mending #blanket stitch #sustainability

[vansfriend]

Vans Old Skool “Blanket Stitch”

#Vans #Vans Old Skool #Old Skool #Off The Wall #Vans Off The Wall #World Famous #Swag #2022 #Vans Style #Vans Classic #Vans Classics #Blanket Stitch #Vans Sneaker #Multi #Multicolor #Sneakers #Sneaker #Vans Sneakers

[opencoven]

As Above So Below: coffee dyed fabric embroidered and embellished

#fiber art #sewing #witchcraft #crafts on tumblr #paganism #art witch #crafts #witch #wicca #pagan #magick #fiber crafts #fibercraft #fibre arts #embroideryart #blanket stitch #natural dye #patchwork on tumblr #patchwork #boro

[saltedsnailstudio]

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linocut print on fabric, home sewn using recycled textiles

#printmaker #linoprint #block printing #printmaking #relief print #salted snail studio #block print #reliefprint #handmade #blanket stitch #home sewn #textile art #creativereuse #creative reuse #linocut print #linocut printed fabric #fabric printing #relief printed fabric

[shetumbler]

How to do Buttonhole Wheel Cup Stitch

#youtube #buttonhole Wheel Cp #hand embroidery #blanket stitch #diy projects

[a-strawberry-mouse]

Blanket stitch for now and more stitching later.

I still use this blanket to sleep, so any fix without pins left in is a good one.

#hand stitching #visible mending #mending #sewing #repair #wip #blanket stitch #blanket #good enough #good night

[megcheese]

How to keep your kitty warm this winter

My latest exploit in combination domesticity and creativity is ... Radiator Cozy!

With the temperatures dropping, and our heat pump only serving the living room downstairs, it is cold enough for the boiler in our 100-year-old house to kick on. Not long after the radiators began delivering via hot steam, Charlie realized they may be a nice spot to sit.

I caught him having a nice sit as I got out of the shower one evening. He likes to be around me but does not want to get soaked in the shower. So if the water's running, he'll have to wait somewhere dry.

The very first night Charlie spent in the house was after a six-hour car ride from Syracuse. The house didn't have any furniture yet, the thermostat had been set way low to 50 while we were gone all weekend, and the upstairs was even colder because the bathroom window was open a crack at the top where it was covered by the blinds.

I wanted to ease him into the new space a little at a time, which is often recommended for bringing cats into a new space. It is also part from my recent memory of when we adopted Charlie in 2022 and he hid in an impossibly small space below the china cabinet. I basically watched him dislocate his own shoulder to get in and out of that space. So the plan was to start in 1 room and expand slowly.

The first room would be the bathroom. Back in Syracuse we kept the litterbox in the bathroom since it was a 2 bedroom apartment without a better space for it. It seemed like a good start for the litterbox, at least until we were ready to introduce Charlie to the basement. I purchased a disposable box and litter and set them up the week before so we'd be ready to go.

The plan was to get Charlie out of the car and out of his crate as soon as we made it to the house since car rides are very stressful for him. I had a "go bag" plus a more robust catkit with the automatic feeder and water fountain handy for our dismount.

Michael packed us Ducky Blanket, which had been Circe's favorite. I folded it and placed it atop the radiator hoping it would make the cold bathroom seem a little comfier, at least until I was done unpacking the rest of the car.

When I returned to Charlie alone in the bathroom I found him curled up on the Ducky Blanket on the radiator. He was not happy to be alone in a cold and strange place so he shouted at me as I entered.

I thought the blankie on a radiator would be a regular hangout for him, but once he was freed from the bathroom I didn't see him enjoying it ever again. Folding the blanket so many times to fit on the radiator did make it extra thick. You couldn't really feel the heat through it.

That got me thinking... what if we had a blanket made JUST for the radiator?

And so, the radiator cozy was born!

I lucked out when I went fabric shopping that there happened to be some pre-black Friday sales going on and Blizzard Fleece was on sale for $3.99/yd. The first patterned I selected was a print of colorful gummi bears!

To make the cozy, I measured the length and width of the radiator top and then added eight inches to each dimension. I cut a rectangle of the fleece that was (W + 8) x (L + 8) in^2.

Next, I cut into each corner at a 45 degree angle and 4*rad(2) in. That is, I cut into the diagonal of a 4 in x 4 in square at each corner.

From there, I trimmed away most of the triangle flaps leaving 1/2 inch seam allowance.

I sewed up my four corners and was left with the fitted fleece blanket that has four inches of overhang on each edge.

I can't leave those edges bare, so I selected a yarn from my stash to add a nice blanket stitch. This isn't my first time blanket stitching fleece. Last time I was working with a yarn needle that was fairly large and difficult to punch through the fleece. This time I grabbed an upholstery needle which is sharper, has an eye large enough for yarn, and is a higher gauge. Unfortunately, that didn't make stitching through the fleece easier. The yarn was thicker than the hole produced by the needle, so the last pull was tough. I used a small pair of ESD pliers on most of the cozy.

The last step of cozy creation is the sit-and-wait. Wait to catch the cozy in action! I knew exactly what conditions would get me there: when the heat kicks on while I'm in the shower. Sure enough, Tuesday evening all of my dreams came alive. Mr. Charlie Danbo was lounging on the cozy.

I'd like to make a few more. Most of the radiators in our house have these flat white covers but they're all different sizes. Where can I tempt Charlie to sit next? Living room? Kitchen? Dining room? Michael's office?

#diy #crafts #cat #cat crafts #fleece #blizzard fleece #sewing with fleece #sewing #machine sewing #hand sewing #blanket stitch #radiator #hygge #cozy #cozycore #snuggley #gummi bears #gummy bears

[stillhere-erehllits]

I made a weekly therapy journal and a carrying pouch for it today 🌿🖊️

#therapy #therapy journal #journaling #leaves #blanket stitch #embroidery #felt crafts #diy #made by me

[lemonscrochet]

#heart #blanket stitch