How Do You Stitch A Feathered Chain Stitch?
When finished, a feathered chain stitch, or chain feather stitch, has a zigzag look that offers many possible variations. It can be used for bands and borders. Many times it is used in images of trees, vines and plants. Follow the steps below for doing a feathered chain stitch. Begin by lightly sketching 2 lines on the fabric. One line will be on the left side, and one will be on the right. These can be used as guidelines to ensure the stitches are straight and even. Mark the lines lightly with pencil or with a fabric marker. Bring the needle through the fabric to the front on the right-hand line. Hold the thread with the left hand. Insert the needle back into the fabric, from front to back at the original point of penetration. Push the needle through the fabric from back to front again. Do this a short distance from the original entry point, diagonally on the line. Wrap the thread, using your fingers, underneath the point of the needle. Pull the needle until the thread is tight. This
