Stitch leaves using the Closed Fly Stitch.
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The Closed Fly Stitch is an enjoyable filling stitch. This stitch forms a spine in the center, making it ideal to work on leaves. You will find a variety of leaves in the tropics to draw inspiration from. I chose this palm-shaped leaf to fill it in using a variegated thread. I have left gaps between each of the stitches instead of packing them up. Join me in this uber simple leaf project.
How to embroider leaves using the Closed Fly Stitch
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| Fig 1: Get your fabric, hoops, and threads ready. I have marked each leaf with a line in the center to help me guide with the stitch. | Fig 2: I start filling in with the Closed Fly Stitch. The first stitch is narrow and the stitch opens up as you progress down the leaf. I have spaced the stitches a bit. |
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| Fig 3: I then do the stem in Whipped Chain Stitch. I also felt outlining the leaves in the same stitch would be great. (Else, it was looking more like a palm tree!). | Fig 4: My simple tropical leaf is done! |
Tips to make your embroidered leaf beautiful
- Start with a really narrow Closed Fly Stitch, that is, a narrow ‘V’. As you progress it will open up, but try to keep the shape by distancing the stitch every time.
- Outline the leaves with a straight line stitch, like the Back Stitch, Outline Stitch, or the Chain Stitch to give it a finishing.
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Dear Sara thanks for your reply. I will try this.
My pleasure, Marie-Anne! 🙂
Thank Sarah’s for sharing the closed Fly Stitches v amazing. Sure will sew on my dress.
God bless. Amen.
Ms Khoo hooi bin.
Thank you, Ms. Khoo Hooi Bin. I am glad that you loved this one. 🙂
Thanks for sharing the closed fly stitch. The outline gives a sturdy look to the leaf. Very pretty.
Thank you, Sumita. Yes, the outline helps in giving that ‘finishing’ look to the leaf. 🙂
Thanks for sharing the Closed Fly stitch, Sarah. It is very pretty.
Thank you, Maureen. 🙂
Está lindo! Obrigado.
Tão feliz que você gostou. 🙂
thank you, a very nice stich!
My pleasure, Marie-Anne. 🙂
It’s very beautiful design 👌
Thank you, Sundari. Yes, I think it is a very easy pattern, but a nice one which can be done quickly over things like table covers or bed sheets. 🙂