Whipped Chain Stitch
a member of the chain stitch family
Whipped chain stitch creates a slightly raised, line.
The thread that you use to whip with can be of a contrasting colour, weight or texture.
First work a foundation row of chain stitch.
Make each chain stitch slightly longer and a little looser than usual. You need to keep each chain stitch loose because it will tighten slightly when you whip it.
Taking care not to pick up any of the fabric, with a second thread whip the foundation row as illustrated. Use a blunt-ended tapestry needle for the whipping to avoid splitting the stitches on the foundation row.
This is a useful stitch if a raised line is required on a delicate fine fabric which can not accept a heavy thread through the weave. This stitch can also be worked with variations of contrasting colour or texture. Metallic threads and hand dyed multicoloured threads are also effective. It is easy and quick to work making it ideal choice in children's sewing projects
Chain stitch Family:
There are many other stitches in this group. The stitches that I have listed here in the chain stitch family are:
