{"id":38253,"date":"2019-03-29T12:01:27","date_gmt":"2019-03-29T06:31:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/?page_id=38253"},"modified":"2024-09-22T16:42:36","modified_gmt":"2024-09-22T11:12:36","slug":"decorative-edge-stitching","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/decorative-edge-stitching\/","title":{"rendered":"Decorative edge embroidery stitches by hand(8 types)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/diy-DecorativeEdges.png\" alt=\"decorative edges \" class=\"wp-image-38307\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">I have always admired the beautiful edges on some exquisite scarves and table clothes and sleeve hems and wondered whether they were made by machine or whether I will need to learn crochet or something complicated to master this -I thought I could never ever learn them!. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">But learn them I did and found it to be quite easy. And here they are, very easy to sew hand embroidery edge stitches for you to learn as well. When you do some of these embroidery stitches on edges it will look as if you labored 30 days 24*7 to make them this beautiful, without doing so. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">If impressing others with your stitching skills is anywhere on your mind &#8211; just add one of these edges!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/decorative-edge-stitching\/#Hand_embroidered_Edges\" >Hand embroidered Edges<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/decorative-edge-stitching\/#1_Overcast_stitch\" >1. Overcast stitch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/decorative-edge-stitching\/#2_Blanket_stitch\" >2. Blanket stitch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/decorative-edge-stitching\/#3_Buttonhole_stitch\" >3. Buttonhole stitch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/decorative-edge-stitching\/#4_Buttonhole_stitch_with_bugle_beads\" >4. Buttonhole stitch with bugle beads<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/decorative-edge-stitching\/#5_Knotty_edging_stitch\" >5. Knotty edging stitch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/decorative-edge-stitching\/#6_Loop_stitch_with_beads\" >6. Loop stitch with beads<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/decorative-edge-stitching\/#7_Scalloped_edge_stitching\" >7. Scalloped edge stitching<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/decorative-edge-stitching\/#8_Beads_and_cast-on_stitch\" >8. Beads and cast-on stitch<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hand_embroidered_Edges\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Hand embroidered Edges<\/span><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-background-color has-background\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Overcast_stitch\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">1. Overcast stitch<\/span><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Let me start with the simplest edge stitch of all &#8211; the overcast stitch.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"508\" height=\"431\" src=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/decorative-edge-stitches.jpg\" alt=\"overcast stitches make good edge decorative embroidery stitches on scarves\" class=\"wp-image-38292\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">It is quite easy to sew this by sewing machine &#8211; you just need the hemmer foot &#8211; Here is the post explaining <a href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/how-to-use-a-hemmer-foot\/\">Hemming techniques with a hemmer foot<\/a> to sew this by machine .<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">To make this stitch by hand sewing, you need to first <strong>roll the fabric edges<\/strong> very carefully by hand &#8211; if the fabric is not pliable enough, use some wetness ( just dip your hands in some water) and roll the edges as you make the stitch.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"485\" height=\"629\" src=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/decorative-edge-stitches1.jpg\" alt=\"fold the fabric and make the over cast stitches evenly and carefully\" class=\"wp-image-38261\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Hide your knots inside the folds but if you do not want to make the knot at all, check out this post on <a href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/sewing-thread-knot\/\">starting the stitching with an alternative to knots.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Make long slanting stitches on the edges catching both sides.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"476\" src=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/decorative-edge-stitches5.jpg\" alt=\"decorative hand sewing edges -make slanting stitches along the folded edge\" class=\"wp-image-38285\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Come back and make slanting stitches in the opposite direction making an x.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"563\" height=\"356\" src=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/decorative-edge-stitches23.jpg\" alt=\"decorative hand sewing edges -come back and cross the slanting stitches\" class=\"wp-image-38288\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">On the good side, the stitches should look even and neat.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Blanket_stitch\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">2. Blanket stitch<\/span><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"494\" height=\"498\" src=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/decorative-edge-13.jpg\" alt=\"blanket stitches\" class=\"wp-image-38299\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Another pretty simple stitch &#8211; this is the most commonly used hand embroidered edge sewing. Check out this post <a href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/blanket-stitch\/\">Blanket stitch<\/a> for 10 more variations of this stitch as well as how to stitch the simple blanket stitch.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Buttonhole_stitch\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\"><strong><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">3. Buttonhole stitch<\/span><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"502\" height=\"484\" src=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/decorative-edge-123.jpg\" alt=\"hand sew buttonhole stitches along the edges for decorative edges \" class=\"wp-image-38273\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">This is a knotty blanket stitch &#8211; ie as you do the blanket stitch, you make a simple knot &#8211; though the knot is simple, the resultant edge looks very attractive and not so simple.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">In this stitch, as you make the blanket stitch you make a loop by bringing the thread around the needle in an anticlockwise direction.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"507\" height=\"499\" src=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/decorative-edge-1.4.jpg\" alt=\"Make blanket stitch and then twist thread around the needle to make the buttonhole stitch\" class=\"wp-image-38279\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Pull up the stitch to tighten it.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Make more of the same.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"499\" height=\"363\" src=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/decorative-edge-1.7.jpg\" alt=\"pull the needle and tighten the stitch; make more buttonhole stitches\" class=\"wp-image-38282\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Buttonhole_stitch_with_bugle_beads\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">4. Buttonhole stitch with bugle beads<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"497\" height=\"501\" src=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/decorative-edge-128.jpg\" alt=\"embroidery edge stitches with beads over blanket stitches - diy tutorial\" class=\"wp-image-38267\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">This combines beads with the <a href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/buttonhole-stitch\/\">buttonhole stitched<\/a> edge. After the edge stitching is done with enough space for a single bugle bead in between, use a beading needle to insert the bugle beads in between the space of the stitches.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone wp-image-38270 size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"543\" height=\"501\" src=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/decorative-edge-1.8.jpg\" alt=\"beads are added after the blanket stitch edge is made\" class=\"wp-image-38270\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">After the blanket stitches are done, thread the beads along the edge of the stitch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Related posts : <a href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/bead-embroidery\/\">Stitching tips -Beading embroidery basics.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Knotty_edging_stitch\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">5. Knotty edging stitch<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"479\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/edgestitching154.jpg\" alt=\"embroidery edge stitches with knots - basics by hand sewing\" class=\"wp-image-38291\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">This is a very attractive edge stitching with the loop making a bead like border. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">You start with a buttonhole edge but instead of the single loop you will be making, on the same place, more loops so that a knot is formed which looks like a bead.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Make a buttonhole loop stitch.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"475\" height=\"389\" src=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/edgestitching15.jpg\" alt=\"make embroidery edge stitches with buttonhole stitch first\" class=\"wp-image-38289\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"473\" height=\"467\" src=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/edgestitching16.jpg\" alt=\"making a buttonhole stitch edge\" class=\"wp-image-38293\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Now come up with the needle through the middle of the stitch.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"408\" height=\"435\" src=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/edgestitching156.jpg\" alt=\"The needle is inserted through the buttonhole stitch and then thread is twisted through the needle several times to make the knot\" class=\"wp-image-38280\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Twist the thread over the needle in the anti clockwise direction three times as in the picture below.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"470\" src=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/edgestitching18.jpg\" alt=\"decorative edge knotted stitches -several twists are made on the needle \" class=\"wp-image-38275\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Pull up tight.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"482\" height=\"486\" src=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/edgestitching167.jpg\" alt=\"pull the stitch tight after taking out of the needle - this make a very pretty knotted embroidery edge stitches\" class=\"wp-image-38277\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">A cute little bead is formed. Continue making these stitches.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">If you make one more single loop in the same place the bead will be a little more bigger. This is optional.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"501\" height=\"458\" src=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/edgestitching165.jpg\" alt=\"making decorative edges for scarves\" class=\"wp-image-38286\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Loop_stitch_with_beads\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">6. Loop stitch with beads<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"494\" height=\"458\" src=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/decorative-edge-stitches14.jpg\" alt=\"embroidery edge stitches with beads along edges of scarves or necklines\" class=\"wp-image-38302\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Here, after every stitch (the double loop stitch No. 5) , a bead is inserted &#8211; you will be inserting the bead along with the edge stitching ( Not later)<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"451\" height=\"429\" src=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/decorative-edgestitching1.jpg\" alt=\"sew beaded embroidery edge stitches- thread the needle with the bead in between\" class=\"wp-image-38295\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">You will be making the same loops you made earlier &#8211; insert the needle between the stitch and the bead .<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"499\" height=\"553\" src=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/decorative-edgestitching13.jpg\" alt=\"Twist thread around the needle\" class=\"wp-image-38283\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/decorative-edge-stitches18.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-38281\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Scalloped_edge_stitching\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">7. Scalloped edge stitching<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"483\" height=\"502\" src=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/decorative-edge-1.3.jpg\" alt=\"embroidery edge stitches with scallopes\" class=\"wp-image-38300\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">In this stitch, after hand embroidering the edges with buttonhole stitch is done, you will be making scalloped edges over it made with cast on stitches.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">After the hand embroidery is finished, make loose loops.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"624\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/decorative-edges-stitch1.jpg\" alt=\"make loops along the edge after making knotted stitch\" class=\"wp-image-38262\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Make cast on stitches over the loops.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"508\" height=\"456\" src=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/decorative-edges-stitch12.jpg\" alt=\"make blanket stitches over the loops\" class=\"wp-image-38269\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"502\" height=\"411\" src=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/decorative-edge-12.jpg\" alt=\"continue making loops or blanket stitches along the thread loops \" class=\"wp-image-38271\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"618\" height=\"385\" src=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/decorative-edge-1.jpg\" alt=\"The loops over the loops you have made will create a scalloped edge effect\" class=\"wp-image-38278\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Beads_and_cast-on_stitch\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">8. Beads and cast-on stitch<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"562\" height=\"262\" src=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/decorative-edgestitching134.jpg\" alt=\"Add beads in between the scalloped stitches \" class=\"wp-image-38301\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Here beads are added along with the scallop.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">First, the the embroidery is done; then the bead is inserted.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"590\" height=\"484\" src=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/decorative-edges1.jpg\" alt=\"The beads are inserted between the thread loops \" class=\"wp-image-38264\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">You have to secure the bead from both sides. Insert the needle through the bead from the other side as well. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"656\" height=\"492\" src=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/decorative-edges12.jpg\" alt=\"sew embroidery edge stitching\" class=\"wp-image-38260\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Then the cast on stitches are made along the loop made when you inserted the bead.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"606\" height=\"455\" src=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/decorative-edges13.jpg\" alt=\"Make loops over the thread loops made along the beads\" class=\"wp-image-38265\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">The cast on stitches are made over the bead so that it looks like a true scallop.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"511\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/decorative-edges187.jpg\" alt=\"The scallops are formed as a result of the stitches made along the loops\" class=\"wp-image-38294\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\">Related posts: <a href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/make-scalloped-edges\/\">How to make scalloped edges<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/all-about-seam-finishes\/\">How to stitch ends of fabric- 16 easy ways<\/a>.; <a href=\"https:\/\/sewguide.com\/sew-a-silk-scarf-with-neat-edges\/\">How to finish the edges of silk scarves<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"adthrive-content-specific-playlist\" data-playlist-id=\"ItqaV1Dz\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I have always admired the beautiful edges on some exquisite scarves and table clothes and sleeve hems and wondered whether they were made by machine or whether I will need to learn crochet or something complicated to master this -I thought I could never ever learn them!. 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