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!

[@peachy1392]

When I was little, I never liked this stitch, because it was always on felt or fleece and I didn't like the looks of those fabrics. Because of that, I never learned it. I realized recently that I could do it on ANY fabric, so i decided to come learn it. Thank you!

[@redtedart]

So pleased you learnt it

[@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!

[@ThePrissymommy2]

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

[@franniephelps6062]

You are wonderful and explained the stitch very well.

[@redtedart]

Thank you!

[@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!

[@shaxuesheng6128]

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

[@redtedart]

Thank you!

[@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!!

[@DaisyLora-sb4dz]

Thank you for this tutorial. It is very clear to see and understand; your scissor and your voice is very lovely too.

[@wonhome2711]

Thanks for the lesson. I applied this to a leather pouch project. This video has over 2M views and only 25K likes, please be nice and like RedTed Art!

[@itsLIZARD89]

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

[@iampotato9826]

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

[@denisetrimboli7888]

I have searched and searched AND searched for a tutorial on the blanket stitch and watched countless videos and still not able to get it. Yours did the trick! It was perfect! I just subscribed and look forward to your other videos. Thank you so much!

[@redtedart]

So pleased you like it!

[@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.

[@illinibaby]

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

[@SaraKalla]

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

[@beatusqui]

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

[@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!

[@kathrynirvine3190]

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

[@bruh-bw7rh]

thank you so much I didn't understand the teacher and now I understand because of you

[@sarahhughes8491]

Sew easy, many thanks, left handed crafter *****

[@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! :)

[@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

[@SherryPineConeKnits]

Thank you for this visual, very easy to see and , starting at the beginning is very HELPFUL.

[@MUSASHI._.]

WOW! i must say this a really nice project its also very helpful! Keep it up i also need this at school too!

[@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.

[@snail_oatmeal7325]

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

[@LunarLilz]

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

[@SashaMoldonado]

You make it so easy to understandI really like your videosThank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@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

[@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. ☺

[@line4745]

Thank you, it’s been a long time since l done blanket stitch, l needed a reminder.

[@teenmutantsstikbots2459]

Thank you soooo much! This helped me with my Design Tech homework soooo much I’m sure my teacher will be proud!

[@MrConfused.]

Ok

[@spiderbot700]

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

[@sofivuk2119]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@sylviaseay5936]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@carriethompson9826]

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

[@RayReklaw7993]

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

[@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

[@eascusa]

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

[@redtedart]

My pleasure!

[@xlife-xg7ie]

Thanks for making these cool hand sewing vids u saved my grades

[@redtedart]

+x330 4life my pleasure

[@EzonianGirl]

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

[@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

[@daisdugang1340]

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

[@redtedart]

So happy to hear that!

[@maiahrhean2738]

Same

[@monicaherren1982]

Thank you for being straightforward with this! So easy!

[@EAhonima]

Thank you! Crystal clear and great visuals.

[@sadier.levinem.ed.3209]

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

[@redtedart]

Oh fantastic - so happy!!!

[@pinkoddy]

What a great tutorial - so helpful, thank you

[@redtedart]

+Joy Jackson :-)

[@marionwright9140]

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

[@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.

[@BBblue87]

Great, really helpful- thank you!

[@redtedart]

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

[@shanelkhan9257]

Wow!! I have ACTUALLY learnt how to sew just by watching you. Not bad for a 55yr lass 🙃🤗🤗

[@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!

[@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

[@cracelquiterio]

Perfeito! ❤️

[@sunnyleef1133]

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

[@amyp5976]

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

[@laylalala262]

helped a lot, love your accent and scissors :)

[@redtedart]

Awww thanks

[@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!

[@thedrewster8800]

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

[@floatingdowntheriver642]

You make it so simple and I love your accent!

[@littlestars4683]

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

[@redtedart]

😍😍😍

[@tiffanifranklin7754]

How do you finish the stitch?

[@anomienormie8126]

Clearest explanation I’ve seen

[@Trekker57]

Maggy, I got the idea for a Coleman camp oven cover from the beginning of this KZbin video. This will show you what I was try to describe to you: "Lake Mead Rec Area Camping, Hiking, Coleman Oven Baking! Full Time Van Life!" The only difference in my version would be the welding blanket type (3/8" thickness "felt" type welding blanket like I explained to you previously) and hand sewing the back seams. Thank you for your time, Paul

[@captainocean5532]

This video has been very helpful to me. Thanks

[@redtedart]

so pleased!

[@rileyhemphill1836]

it was so bad

[@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!

[@k.lemens8980]

I am making sweater slippers, I looked and it said, "Blanket Stitch Recommended." I looked up it, and you were one of the most popular, Thank you very much. Very Helpful. Can't wait to see more.

[@redtedart]

+Kayla Lemens wonderful! Hope it was helpful! There is a while Craft Basics playlist on the channel homepage if you want to browse it!

[@julieevans7226]

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

[@marciestoyke3206]

thanks for the lesson.

[@redtedart]

So pleased

[@angelochoa5782]

This helped me sooo much

[@redtedart]

So pleased!

[@BriarRH]

this helped me repair a quilt i got for christmas! thank you

[@deescarboroughcorton8608]

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

[@redtedart]

yay

[@Hardcourage]

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

[@redtedart]

I will need to add a new video!

[@matthewjustinintoy4619]

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

[@redtedart]

awesome 😍

[@islapaulley9672]

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

[@carlahenn1461]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@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.

[@anandamaharjan4243]

Thank you it’s helped me in my school homework

[@redtedart]

Yay!

[@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

[@oliviadp4437]

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

[@alpha5761]

Finally a good tutorial 😁

[@LisaVanderKloet]

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

[@redtedart]

My pleasure

[@seankellogg7884]

Your scissors are pretty

[@redtedart]

thank you

[@babycharns86]

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

[@psychofangirl_0428]

Thanks!! You're a life saver! I have a sewing project due in 2 days and completely forgot how to do the blanket stitch. Thanks again!!! 💜💜💜

[@redtedart]

Thank you!! ♥️

[@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!