Wave Chain Stitch
The wave chain is a variation on the chain stitch. The wave chain stitch is three interconnected chain stitches that ascend height, similar to the buttonhole stitch and a wave. Along with different stitch lengths, the wave chain stitch is also made at different angles, accentuating the wave effect. Use this DIY video and step-by-step tutorial to learn how to embroider the wave chain stitch.
What you'll need to create the wave chain stitch:
Wave Chain Stitch Video
Wave Chain Stitch Step-by-Step Tutorial
1. Start by making one chain stitch at an angle. Instead of bringing the needle back down through the fabric to hold the chain link in place at the top, and bring the needle back into the fabric next to the base of the chain stitch. Lay the thread the is coming out of the top of the chain stitch onto the fabric and pop the needle back up through the fabric slightly higher than the previous chain stitch. This adds the second wave. Now add the third by bringing the needle back down through the fabric next to the start of the previous stitch. Lay the thread coming out of the second chain stitch flat on the fabric. Then pop the needle back up through the fabric slightly higher than the previous chain stitch. This creates a complete wave chain.
2. Add the next wave chain by angling the first stitch of the next wave chain in a perpendicular angle and repeat.
3. To finish the wave chain, make a short stitch on the outer edge of the tallest chain link.
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