Anybody know anything on blanket stitching for sewing?

Question

I'm a beginner in sewing, and I'm taking an apparel construction class at school. I'm making a stuffed animal pillow, and I have to use felt. I have to do blanket machine stitching, but I'm not sure what thread and needles I'm supposed to use. I bought all purpose thread, and I have universal needles. Can I use those for my project?

Answer 1

You can, but traditionally made stuffed felt objects are blanket-stitched closed with heavy thread or threads, or yarn in a color that coordinates or contrasts with the felt. It's an artistic choice. Examples:

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/3a/f1/69/3af169b319...

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/0b/5a/15/0b5a15c110...

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-T6hHpDmZoSM/UP2o4Zu9ziI/...

https://i.ytimg.com/vi/cBj_8URajaA/maxresdefault.j...

http://www.holiday-crafts-and-creations.com/how-to...

• drip

  Lv 7

  2 years agoReport

  The sites posted are for hand stitched , not machine stitched. Which is usually how it is done,
  
  If you use sewing machine your needles and thread are fine.