Close Fly Stitch
The close fly stitch is a variation of the fly stitch. It can be used to fill in a space with stacked V’s. Use this DIY video and step-by-step tutorial to learn how to embroider the close fly stitch.
What you'll need to create the close fly stitch:
Close Fly Stitch Video
Close Fly Stitch Step-by-Step Tutorial
1. The close fly stitch can be used to fill in a space with stacked V’s. Start by bringing the needle up through the fabric at the top corner of the first fly stitch. Hold the thread towards the bottom of the V and bring the needle back down in the over corner of the fly stitch.
2. Gently pull the thread so that it creates an open loop on the front of the fabric. Then bring the needle up at the base of the fly stitch and inside the loop of thread.
3. Gently tug again so that the thread loop becomes flush with the fabric, creating a V.
4. Bring the needle back down through the fabric on the outer edge of the V, tacking it in place.
5. Continue adding V’s stacked below the first until the section is filled.
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