Blanket Stitch How To - Basic Sewing (Embroidery & Hand Sewing)

Basic Sewing Skills: How to do a Blanket Stitch - learn this basic of all hand sewing. This is a wonderful embroidery stitch for decorative edges or small plush toys. It looks tricky, but give the blanket stitch a go and you will see it isn't too hard at all! Part of the Red Ted Art CRAFT BASICS series. Please let us know what else you would like to see!!!
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[@debwatts1445]

Thank you much your a lifesaver.I have bought a kit to make a felt wreath ,brilliant x

[@redtedart]

Woohoo that makes me so happy!

[@Alex-dn7hs]

Howww its the opposite

[@beckyc-f5119]

This is brilliant, exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!

[@natemcdonald9390]

shut up deborah

[@patjackson7716]

You shut up

[@shanemorton773]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!! As a Father who doesn't have a supportive mother and whose grandma died before she could teach... I've always wanted to learn. It's such a good skill to know and use.

[@gilliancarson6522]

P

[@baycobraofficial1718]

Damm thats kinda dark💀

[@gayperson]

F

[@hannahshastings6211]

I feel u🤗

[@corwynh6013]

I know this was 2 years ago, but I just wanted to leave a supportive comment (since the others aren't, really).
It is so wonderful to hear of a father who wants to sew and do what he can for his family. I really hope you were able to keep this up! What you and your family can get out of sewing is so much better than anything store bought, or can enhance what was store bought (like new clothes for their dolls, or keeping existing clothing in good condition)!
Keep up the good work

[@ASquareGranny]

I know it’s been SEVEN YEARS, but I reference this video as a “refresher”, as well as recommend it to others, quite often! Today is another one of those days! It is 09 Feb 2024! I am a crocheter mostly, but this stitch is used from time to time, but not often enough - FOR ME, personally, to feel completely confident. At any rate, I appreciate you STILL and thought I’d pop into the comments and say so, on the off chance y’all will see this! Thank you so very much - again! 😊 cheers! Lisa in Ohio ☺️🫶🏻🧶🪡🧵

[@studderblox29]

Ohio bruh

[@hannahjewelgultiano1106]

wha

[@triedntrueiam]

I have looked at five books trying to figure out this stitch to no avail. I watched this twice and have already completed sewing around my pocket as desired. I am so happy. Thank you so much for this clear tutorial. I’m ready to do the edge of my skirt now. 🌼

[@redtedart]

😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@deathdealer3192]

this is a great tutorial! it's easy to follow and I love how you get straight to the point without some gaudy introduction

[@redtedart]

+5600ml thank you!! 😊

[@nashyammad461]

Cool mate mate

[@rileyhemphill1836]

it so bad

[@h2kacperh2kacper54]

DogChomp i

[@d1xenotime797]

DogChomp do we need to tighten and pull the string before we loop or do we just losely do it? Thanks!

[@buns4814]

Thank you for the tutorial! I'm a year 11 student and I'm doing a cushion as a project, and this helped alot. Subscribed!

[@redtedart]

My pleasure!! And so pleased this helped!!! Thank you so much for subbing!!!!!

[@sofivuk2119]

Me too

[@deathsheadmothranch7188]

As a hobby horse maker, this is an extremely important stitch for me to learn. Thanks for making it so simple!

[@taylorwow5968]

This was amazing I never learned how to sew and you made this easy and so easy to follow (especially with the colors and thick thread) thank you for posting 😊

[@redtedart]

Glad you like it! Welcome to the channel!!

[@lisalassiter6397]

Thanks for the easy instructions and video. Love how you started the video with the first stitch and explain as you go. I have stared at countless tutorials and it hasn't clicked. I finally feel confident enough to finish an applique project I started years ago!

[@kathrynirvine3190]

Thank you! After looking everywhere, I was tying knots! Your instructions are great! I can do this!!! Thank you

[@illinibaby]

Thank you so much! The blanket stitch was always so pretty but a mystery to me, and you made it sooo easy!

[@shaxuesheng6128]

I love these kinds of tutorials, clear, and understandable voice.

[@redtedart]

Thank you!

[@retrospectors6595]

I come back to this video all the time and always specifically look for your tutorial. It’s succinct, friendly, and so informative! You’re wonderful, thank you for your help! 😊✌🏻

[@franniephelps6062]

You are wonderful and explained the stitch very well.

[@redtedart]

Thank you!

[@MAHARANITOO]

Really nicely explained. My daughter was given a cushion kit to make and I had to show her the blanket stitch. She and I were able to make sense of what looks like a complicated method. Big thanks and thumbs up from us both.

[@redtedart]

Awwww So pleased!

[@Moonbeam825]

Thank you so much! This is such a lovely stitch! I'm so glad I found this because I needed a simple but strong stitch.

[@itsLIZARD89]

Thank you so much ! So easy to see, clear instructions, and not unnecessarily long video! Thank you!!!

[@ThePrissymommy2]

You’re delightful and make it so simple. Thank you for sharing and God bless you!

[@Angelina-eg2vz]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! I've never done this before and am doing a project for my first grandbaby ♥️. This made it much easier!

[@SaraKalla]

Thank you for the clear, concise, and straightforward video! 💕

[@snail_oatmeal7325]

Thank you so much this was so clear and straight to the point! 😁

[@galewhiteman2047]

Thank you for the up-close tutorial! I’ve been trying to remember how to do it. I want to use it on the front facing and collar section of a whimsical cow fabric jacket I’m making. The facings are already sewn together, just want the decorative stitching for a little more whimsy.

[@mycats7321]

Thank you! This was nice and simple- no extra frills but it showed exactly how to do it & was very clear. Nice and concise!

[@carriethompson9826]

Thank you! This is just what I was looking for to make a fleece blanket!

[@spiderbot700]

i always come back to this! I love the Adelaide scissors ;)

[@sofivuk2119]

You...you always come back. OH MY GOD PURPLE GUY!!!

[@emmabuilds3112]

Thanks sooo much, we were gonna do sewing in class but then we had to all self-isolate so this helped very much thanks

[@sunnyleef1133]

Thank you ❤️ making a felt plush toy for my friend for the first time. This was so helpful!

[@101mosioatunya]

Lovely clear instruction :-) Thank you. It's such a long time since I did blanket stitch that I just had to find out how to get the sequence right!

[@alliewaterlily]

My 6 year old is loving your video she and I are learning how to sew thank-you

[@redtedart]

Oh that is fab!

[@saraihurtado4904]

Ur 6 year old is now ten 🥰

[@alliewaterlily]

@@saraihurtado4904 your wrong they are now 11

[@FodienArt]

Thank you this was so useful. I am making little felt mice for my family's cats and the blanket stitch works great for them.

[@marionwright9140]

Briliant clear info. No unnecessary waffle. Good colour combo to see the stitch.

[@sylviaseay5936]

I've been wanting to learn this stitch for YEARS-- this video did it!!! I'm so excited!! Thank you!

[@eascusa]

Thanks so much! You made it very easy for us. Great video!

[@redtedart]

My pleasure!

[@ppixelbqpaintii1024]

thank you so much!! im working on a fursuit, and i’ve never hand stitched before. your tutorials really help, thank you :3

[@edvergerthfchertgetyewrtgj6504]

same lol

[@calypsuits]

me too! :)

[@monicaherren1982]

Thank you for being straightforward with this! So easy!

[@EAhonima]

Thank you! Crystal clear and great visuals.

[@biancamarhwe2448]

they taught us in class but i didn't really understand and when i watched this vid couldn't believe how EASY it was - awesome vid :D

[@redtedart]

thank you

[@kcash0809]

I know this is 4 years old but thank you. I'm trying to hand sew my first blanket and that is the stitch I'm using on the edges. ☺

[@EzonianGirl]

Thank you for keeping this short, sweet, and to the point! Great tutorial!

[@amyp5976]

thank you for being concise and not a long drawn out explanation!!

[@pinkoddy]

What a great tutorial - so helpful, thank you

[@redtedart]

+Joy Jackson :-)

[@SilverDawnArrow]

I somehow always forget how to start a blanket stitch even though I have professional sewing training

[@redtedart]

I know! It is confusing!

[@zevrxn]

me too! here i am, for the billionth time, having to search for it after being a professional for years.

[@deescarboroughcorton8608]

Thank you - this is so much simpler than I expected! ❤️

[@redtedart]

yay

[@sadier.levinem.ed.3209]

This is a fantastic tutorial. I am using it with my middle school crafting club.

[@redtedart]

Oh fantastic - so happy!!!

[@randomfood6383]

THANK YOU SO MUCH my teacher asked us to do a blanket stitch and we were all like “what’s that?” So thank you sooooo soo much Xx 💓

[@de-dej2]

did you forget to switch accounts wtf

[@melaniebibb1658]

Today I learned how to blanket stitch in my stitch book but not on a page-edge yet so hopefully by the end of today I'll have the edging done. Blanket stitch is pretty easy once you got the technique so I can't wait to do this for my stitch book.

[@oliviadp4437]

Thank you so much!! I totally forgot how to do this stitch. You're really a lifesaver!

[@BBblue87]

Great, really helpful- thank you!

[@redtedart]

Wonderful! My pleasure (don't forget to subscribe!!!0

[@laylalala262]

helped a lot, love your accent and scissors :)

[@redtedart]

Awww thanks

[@thedrewster8800]

This was a GREAT video. Straight to the point, easy to follow. Thank you!

[@iampotato9826]

Thanks I had to do this for school you are a life saver

[@cracelquiterio]

Perfeito! ❤️

[@littlestars4683]

So helpful! It turns out so much better than a running stitch on my plushies, thank you

[@redtedart]

😍😍😍

[@alagorical8001]

love this, great video thankyou!

[@marythomason5717]

thank you I just could not figure out the blanket stitch. you are a wonderful teacher. Blessings, Mary

[@BlondeToadSelections]

I`ve always wanted to know what this stitch is. You make it so easy for a newbie. Thank you . Blessings

[@redtedart]

My pleasure

[@FtM_lmao]

Thank you very much for making this video! You didn't make a long intro, just straight to the tutorial and the tutorial itself is very explaining and clear! Thank you :>

[@lgarcya]

I like that too. I usually skip most you tubes long drawn out intros. My preference get to the stuff.

[@mini_amor]

Thank you for making the tutorial clear! I watched this video and I could do the blanket stitch!

[@CLM379]

Thank you! We are doing this Stich in class right now and this really helps!:)

[@dumbassboxer8507]

Aa thank you so much! I’m making a fursuit head and this is the stitch they use!

[@redtedart]

💞💞💞

[@cinnamon4205]

Ayy fellow fur! I use this for my fursuits too!! ❤️

[@ramenlover3608]

Sameeee

[@daisdugang1340]

We are learning how to sew at school and we use this video.👍

[@redtedart]

So happy to hear that!

[@maiahrhean2738]

Same

[@whatabeautifullife6523]

YOUR LIVELY VOICE KEEPS ME MOTIVATED TO STICH! THANK YOU!

[@maddie_trashhhh]

Love how you explain! Thanks for sharing this! I sooo needed this at the last minute for my project! XD

[@marciestoyke3206]

thanks for the lesson.

[@redtedart]

So pleased

[@captainocean5532]

This video has been very helpful to me. Thanks

[@redtedart]

so pleased!

[@rileyhemphill1836]

it was so bad

[@RayReklaw7993]

Thank you for this tutorial! It was very helpful. I now know the blanket stitch!

[@carlahenn1461]

Thank you, you are a VERY good teacher. Love this, thank you.

[@alexisscott8293]

Thank you! I had bought flannel fabric instead of fleece today. I don’t have a sewing machine. I was trying to find a way to make a baby blanket with my flannel fabric.

[@redtedart]

Glad this helped!

[@angelochoa5782]

This helped me sooo much

[@redtedart]

So pleased!

[@islapaulley9672]

I love your scissors! thank you so much for helping me

[@julieevans7226]

Thank you for teaching us especially the part about "hiding the knot".

[@tiffanifranklin7754]

How do you finish the stitch?

[@Hardcourage]

Love this, i need to see how to finish this off though!

[@redtedart]

I will need to add a new video!

[@babycharns86]

Thank you! Very clear video and easy to follow. Great instructing! 💪🙏

[@margaretshields2870]

Thank you, have never done this before am trying right now, love this!

[@redtedart]

❤ ❤ ❤

[@beccabenton7985]

Thank you so much! This was just what I needed to learn and because of your clear, easy to understand instruction, and easy to follow video, I was able to pick it up right away!

[@matthewjustinintoy4619]

thank you for the tutorial because i need to finish my 7 hand stitches on my school

[@redtedart]

awesome 😍

[@beatusqui]

I haven't done this stitch in 41 yrs, had to refresh. Ty

[@stephaniepack2003]

Thank. You. !! Finally, I can do this confounded stitch! Thank you. Merry Christmas!

[@un1qu3fr3ak]

Don’t mind me just learning the blanket stitch for my fursuit 🚶🏻‍♀️
edit: made this comment when i was 13 and didnt end up making that fursuit, now at 16 im almost done with my first fursuit and am set to go to HDCC :) if you see this comment feel free to reply, you can do anything you set your mind to ❤

[@Unfortunatelykat]

OMG ME TOO....

[@WolfanTerror]

Lol same

[@Mangy_1134]

Same lol

[@friendlyneighborhoodfurry]

Two years late... but me too!! :D

[@ozaut]

same

[@shiprakatta5510]

Ya it was really nice but can you please make a video of how to do blanket stitch on the middle of the cloth

[@redtedart]

Oh good suggestion, will add it to my to do list!

[@floatingdowntheriver642]

You make it so simple and I love your accent!

[@MorriganQueenGaming]

the perfect stitch to finish off my knitting bag. thank you❤

[@themaskedgames6857]

thx this should help me with homework

[@redtedart]

So pleased

[@prettycurls3529]

At 1:17 the scissors is actually a bird :D

[@stupidslave]

:3

[@dorsa8250]

The scissors are from Over The Garden Wall cartoon

[@lygmabalz8540]

You’re blind if you didn’t see it drom the beginning

[@julietfischer5056]

@@dorsa8250- My mother and grandmother used scissors of that pattern. It's a common one.

[@dorsa8250]

@@julietfischer5056 they look totally dope

[@salomeydraws]

So pretty! And so clear thank you!!!

[@Ben-bz9eh]

Fantastic video! Thank you!

[@LisaVanderKloet]

Thank you so much we were making a homemade dog when we didn’t know what a blanket stitch was😅😅

[@redtedart]

My pleasure

[@staceyhayden3472]

Nice but would like to have seen how to finish/knot/tie off at the end.

[@redtedart]

I will need to do another video for that! Sorry!

[@LunarLilz]

It's 1am rn and u saved me from getting in trouble in home ec bc I needed to blanket stitch a LOT

[@tdearsan]

you're so cheerful! thank you, nice British lady!

[@seankellogg7884]

Your scissors are pretty

[@redtedart]

thank you

[@0jmac0]

how do you finish it off?

[@KittyLovesGlover]

EASIEST video for the blanket stitch! TY! :D

[@marywarren8978]

So clear and simple! Thanks!!

[@almamata4179]

how do you stich the end when you're done?

[@redtedart]

+Itz Alma i tuck the tread on the INSIDE of my sewing and make a little knot around one of the stitches

[@almamata4179]

+Red Ted Art (Maggy Woodley) ohhhhhh thank you so much the tutorial was very help full i was looking foward to finally learn this trick i had seen a few other videos that just did not explain it well yours how ever was very help full thanks so much:)

[@redtedart]

Pleased to hear it :-)

[@soap3365]

i forgot how to do it so I came here. . .

[@redtedart]

I hope it helped!

[@soap3365]

Red Ted Art
thanks it really did!

[@redtedart]

wonderful!

[@malissahyatt2425]

I always have trouble getting started but once my hands remember, I'm fine.
But this time it won't click and keeps looking terrible.
I'm gonna try again with this video tommorow.
I'll let y'all know how it ends up.
I'm working on a dove ornament for my neighbor for Christmas.
Maybe I'll post a pic if it comes out looking right.

[@Bubbles-pj4je]

This is a fab video. I have a sewing club with KS2 and this video was so helpful. Thank you very much. No jargon or waffling on. Thanks :)

[@redtedart]

My pleasure! I try and make the "crafts basics" series, straight to the point. A bit more waffling in my other videos 😚

[@just_nudibranch2657]

Off topic, but I LOVE the otgw scissors !! So cute, & thanks for the tutorial!

[@TheRealSparkplugTheFox]

I know a number of stitches but I didn't know the name of them. I don't know if I should be ashamed or not.

[@redtedart]

Oh no, never be ashamed!! We are always ready to learn!

[@kikcils]

It’s definitely better than what I know lol