Shisha stitch tutorial

             


Step 1 – Place the mirror on the fabric,draw the outline of the mirror and remove it.Work a circle of chain stitches outside the outline of the mirror.Bring the needle and thread inside the chain circle as shown in the image.

                                               




Step 2 – Work a circle of detached blanket stitches inside the chain stitch circle by picking up the inner loop of the chain 
Note:Do not pierce the fabric while working blanket stitches.

                                       




Step 3 – Whip through the threads between the blanket stitches.

Note: Make sure that you don't pull the threads while doing the whip stitch


                                                                           

                                       

A close up image to show how to whip the thread between two blanket stitches.

                                           





Step 4 – Place the mirror inside the circle.

                                           



Step 5 – Pull the working thread little tightly so that the detached blanket stitches cover the edge of the mirror.

Step 6 – Press the mirror and the pulled thread with your thumb so that the thread doesn't go back to the original position and make a knot by passing the through the first detached blanket stitch made,pull the needle to form a small loop, pass the needle through the loop and pull it tightly. 

                       

A knot is made.

                                           




Go down at the closest point to the knot,whip through few stitches at the back and fasten off the thread.








If you have any questions please do leave a comment or e-mail me.
Happy stitching!

Anita