Zig Zag Coral Stitch
Zig Zag Coral Stitch is a decorative variation of Coral Stitch. The knots of the Coral stitch are positioned on two parallel lines and spaced in a zig-zag manner to create an ornamental band.
Applications of the Zig Zag Coral Stitch
Use this decorative hand embroidery technique to embroider borders, embellish garments and home textiles, couch the ribbon to the fabric, or for crazy quilting. You can also combine this embroidery technique with other stitches to create decorative bands.
More stitches from the family of Knots
Learn how to embroider Zig Zag Coral Stitch
Follow the step-by-step tutorial with detailed photos below, and you will learn the Zig Zag Coral 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 Zig Zag Coral Stitch
Step-by-step hand embroidery tutorial
- Make the first stitch
Mark two parallel lines on the fabric. Take the needle to the surface on the first line and lay your thread diagonally towards the second line. Keep the thread in tension and take the needle down through the fabric on one side of the laid thread.
- Make a loop
Bring the needle to the surface on the other side of the laid thread and up through the loop. Pull the thread to tighten the loop and form a knot.
- Start the second knot
Keep the thread in tension and take the needle down through the fabric on one side of the laid thread, on the second marked line.
- Make the second knot
Bring the needle to the surface on the other side of the laid thread and up through the loop. Pull the thread to tighten the loop and form a knot.
- Make the third knot
Repeat the steps to make one more knot on the first line.
- Add more knots
Move from one marked line to another and make Coral Stitch knots, following the same steps.
- Finish the line
You can adjust the density of the stitches and the angle of the zig-zag to fit your design best.
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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