Threaded Lazy Daisy Stitch
Threaded Lazy Daisy is one of the decorative variations of the Chain Stitch – a combination of Detached Chain Stitch and decorative lacing. You can make a single or double threading, as I did in this sampler.
On the reverse side, the lacing thread is not visible; therefore, the back of this decorative variation will look just like the back of a regular Chain Stitch.
Other names of the stitch
This embroidery technique is also called a Threaded Chain Stitch or Threaded Detached Chain Stitch.
Applications of the Stitch
This hand embroidery technique creates a bold, decorative band that you can use to embellish the garments or home textiles. This stitch is often used in Crazy Quilting. In decorative surface embroidery, you can use it for decorative frames and outlines, lettering and even for filling.
Up to three colors can be used to embroider this decorative stitch. One is for the detached chain stitch, and one or two colors are used for the threading.
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Learn how to embroider Threaded Lazy Daisy Stitch
Follow the step-by-step tutorial with detailed photos below, and you will learn the Threaded Lazy Daisy Stitch 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.
How to embroider Threaded Lazy Daisy Stitch
Step-by-step hand embroidery tutorial
1. Mark the line you want to embroider and make the first Detached Chain Stitch. You can move from left to right or from right to left.
2. Add more Detached Chain Stitches. Fill the design line with equally distanced stitches.
3. Start lacing. Thread the needle with contrasting color thread and take it to the surface under the first Detached Chain Stitch. Then, pass the needle under the chain stitch from the top downwards. Be careful not to pierce the stitch or the fabric.
4. Pass the needle under the second stitch. This time, lace the needle upwards.
5. Continue lacing, moving up and down. The thread never goes on top of the stitches but passes under.
6. When one side of the lacing is finished, take the needle to the back and push it up on the opposite side of the stitch. You can stop here for a single threading.
7. To make double threading, add one more row of lacing. This time, the threading is made in the opposite direction.
8. Finish the row and secure the thread on the reverse side.
9. Note that you can vary the size of the threading loops for different visual effects.
Video tutorial
Tools and materials I used for this sampler
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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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