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RibbonSmyth's Stitch Guide

 

Needle Lock —To keep ribbon from slipping out of needle, begin with a Needle Lock Stitch. Thread 14"e; of ribbon through needle eye. Pierce short end of ribbon about 1/4"e; from end. Pull long end until ribbon is firmly locked on needle. When finished stitching, leave approximately 3"e; of ribbon, take needle to back of fabric and tie a knot. Clip below knot.

Knotting the End of the Silk Ribbon

— To create a Soft Knot prior to stitching, drape the silk ribbon in a circular manner to position the end of the silk ribbon perpendicular to the tip of the needle. Pierce the end of the silk ribbon with the needle, sliding the needle through the silk ribbon as if to make a short basting stitch.Pull the needle and silk ribbon through the stitched portion to form a knot at the ribbon end.

To End Stitching

— Secure your stitches in place for each flower or small area before beginning a new area. Do not drag the ribbon from one area to another. Tie a slip knot on the wrong side of your needlework to secure the stitch in place

and cut end of ribbon.

Straight Stitch

— The stitch may be loose or taut depending on the desired effect. (1) Come up at A. Go down at B, keeping the ribbon flat. (2) Completed straight stitch.

Spider Web Rose

— (1) Using two strands of floss, securely work straight stitches to form five spokes. These are your anchor stitches to create the rose. 2) Bring the piece of ribbon up through the center of the spokes. (3 & 4 )Weave the ribbon over one spoke and under the next spoke continuing around in one direction ( clockwise or counter clockwise ) until the spokes are covered. When weaving, keep the ribbon loose and allow it to twist. To end, stitch down through the fabric along the last row of petals

French Knot —

Bring needle and ribbon up through fabric and wrap ribbon around needle . Insert needle close to starting point, then pull down. Work with loose tension to create a full knot. Use one wrap French Knot when working with ribbon, or twice when stitching with floss.

 

 

Ribbon Stitch — Bring needle and ribbon through fabric. Lay ribbon flat on the fabric. At end of stitch (approx. 1/4"e;) pierce ribbon with needle. Gently pull ribbon through, allowing ribbon to curl at the tip. Pull ribbon through slowly to avoid making a straight stitch.

 

Stem Stitch —- Bring the needle and ribbon up through the fabric. Make one slightly slanted stitch. For the next stitch, bring the needle up at the center of the previous stitch and to the side, and make another stitch. Continue in this manner, bringing the needle up on the same side.