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Chevron Stitch Filling

Chevron Stitch Filling is a hand embroidery technique that uses the Chevron stitch to fill the surface with a textural, geometrical, semi-covering filling.

The final result of this fill stitch will depend on the density of the rows and the size of the stitches.

On the reverse side, this filling technique will result in horizontal rows of tiny stitches.

Applications of Chevron Stitch Filling

Chevron Stitch Filling is a versatile filling technique used in counted and non-counted thread embroidery. It works great as a geometrical background filling.

In modern surface embroidery, you can use this filling technique to create abstract designs, depict landscapes, or portray household objects with a textural surface.

Chevron Stitch Filling looks great when stitched in a single color or in colorful designs, where each row of the filling is made with a different thread color.

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An example of Chevron Stitch Filling with pearl cotton thread
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Reverse side of the sampler

More stitches from the Chevron Stitch family

Learn how to embroider Chevron Stitch Filling

Follow the step-by-step tutorial with detailed photos below, and you will learn the Chevron Stitch Filling quickly. If you are a visual learner, watch a video lesson in the tutorial or on the Practical Embroidery YouTube channel to learn this hand embroidery stitch faster.

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How to embroider Chevron Stitch Filling

Step-by-step hand embroidery tutorial

1. If you are working on non-counted thread fabric, start by marking the grid for your filling. Embroider one row of Chevron Stitch.

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2. On the return path, add the second row of stitches right under the first one. This positioning or rows will create a Chevron Stitch Filling.

Chevron Stitch Filling Step 2 image

3. Smaller stitches will create a more dense filling.

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4. Keep adding one row after another till the entire design is filled with Chevron Stitch Filling.

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Video tutorial

Chevron Stitch Filling Tutorial | Hand Embroidery for Beginners

Tools and materials I used for this sampler

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Size 8 DMC Perle Cotton Ball on Etsy
Size 8 DMC Perle Cotton Ball
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DMC Embroidery Floss
Beechwood embroidery hoops Etsy
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Bohin Embroidery Needles Assorted Sizes (No. 3- 9)
Bohin Embroidery Needles
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Embroidery Scissors

What’s next?

If you’re in the mood to explore more hand embroidery stitches, check out the Stitches and Techniques page for the list of other fantastic stitches available on my blog. From timeless classics to modern twists, a whole world of stitches is waiting for you to explore and master. So, grab your hoop and needle, and let’s stitch our way to creative bliss!

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