Fun and easy! How to do free stitching with a needle.

Free stitching needles are essential tools for stitching, as they can create a unique, puffy texture. This guide will explain how to use free stitching needles in detail, along with stitching techniques.

◇Tools to use

Please prepare your preferred type of thread.

*Detailed information is provided below.

Place the fabric in the embroidery hoop. Make sure it's taut, as any slack will prevent you from embroidering properly.

◇ How to do line stitching

Always make sure the needle's stopper is facing forward.

Hold it so that the stopper is facing you.

Insert the needle into the fabric.

Turn the fabric over and pull out the end of the thread while keeping the needle stuck in the fabric.

Place the anti-rolling strips in the direction of travel and stitch them at equal intervals.

With the needle still inserted, turn the item over, pull the end of the thread to widen the loop, and cut the thread.

The line stitching is complete.

The reverse side will have a loop shape.

◇ How to do a loop stitch

There are two methods, so please choose the one that is easiest for you.

Here, we will introduce two types of stitching techniques.

Stitching Method ①: Stitching while looking at the back of the work

Place the fabric in the embroidery hoop with the wrong side of the piece facing up, and insert the needle into the fabric in the same way as you would for a line stitch.

When filling in circles with stitches, stitch in a spiral pattern.

Remove the tool from the fabric and cut the thread.

When you turn it inside out, you'll see the loop stitches are complete.

Stitching Method ②: Stitching while looking at the front side of the work

Place the fabric in the embroidery hoop with the front side of the work facing up.

Insert the needle into the fabric from the back. Continue inserting, checking how deeply the needle is embedded.

Turn the fabric right side out, remove the tool from the fabric, and cut the thread.

The loop stitch is complete.

◇Examples of arrangements using free stitch

Once you get the hang of it, you can enjoy trying out a variety of stitches.

You can combine line stitches and loop stitches,

You can also stitch it in a satin stitch or straight stitch style.

◇ Finishing techniques using an iron

When using an iron, please be careful not to burn or scorch the item.

The back side is finished by securing it with fusible interfacing or adhesive.

◇Key points and characteristics of free stitching stitch

Because the thread gets caught in the fabric weave, creating a stitch-like pattern, felt and stretchy materials are not suitable.

Tips and precautions for creating beautiful stitches

If you lift the needle tip from the fabric, the stitch will loosen.

Move the needle tip smoothly across the fabric.

The stitches can be easily removed by pulling out the thread ends, so even beginners can do it with ease.

Be careful, as the stitches in the middle can easily get caught and come undone.

Once you get the hang of it, you can embroider very quickly and it's really fun!

◇You can also make items like this using the free stitching technique!

Couturier is introducing items that allow you to embroider Lisa Larson's designs using the "free stitching" technique.

Enjoy these adorable animals in a fluffy, three-dimensional form!

Free stitching, with its unique texture and cute, puffy feel.

Using a free stitching needle makes it easy to create puffy embroidery. It looks lovely as an accent on clothing or pouches.

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