Hand-stitching on Chipboard
We have all seen sewing on layouts, either machine stitching or hand stitching. Well, I decided to take the plunge and sew on chipboard. It can be a bit hard depending on the thickness of your chipboard but using the right tools and knowing a few basic stitches will get things moving along smoothly. Let's look at the tools you will need: Tools Basic Stitches
Before we begin stitching, here are samples of some very basic stitches. Stitching on chipboard can be hard so I do not use any fancy stitches. I only use the basic stitches on chipboard. I also use them on cardstock. Here are three that I commonly use: Backstitch - Bring needle up at point 1.
- Push needle down through point 2.
- Bring needle back up at point 3.
- Push needle down through point 4 which is actually point 1 where you began.
- Continue on stitching for as long as desired.
Running Stitch
A running stitch leaves a bit of a space between stitches, whereas the backstitch makes one straight line without spaces. For a running stitch: - Bring needle up at point 1.
- Push needle down through point 2.
- Bring needle back up at point 3.
- Push needle down through point 4.
- You can vary the length of your stitches as you desire.
Cross Stitch
Cross stitch can be a fun stitch on a piece of chipboard. To create a cross stitch: - Bring needle up at point 1.
- Cross diagonally and push needle down through point 2.
- Bring needle back up at point 3.
- Cross diagonally and push needle down through point 4. This creates two half cross stitches.
- To return, cross diagonally coming back the opposite direction.
To Begin
Before beginning, you will want to use a pencil or a marker to mark dots where you will punch holes into your chipboard for stitching. I am going to do cross stitch on my piece of chipboard, so I have made several marks. I am also going to leave space between each cross stitch instead of having them touch so my marks are slightly spaced apart. Punching Holes and Stitching
Once you have marked where your holes need to be, then you will need to use your paper piercer or push pin to make your holes. Next, thread your large paper needle with DMC floss and begin stitching. Finishing the Stitches
To finish of your stitches, you can run them underneath the other stitching on the back of your chipboard. You can also hold it securely with a Glue Dot.
Add anything else you would like to your chipboard: a sentiment, a flower, doodles, etc. Note: If you want to cover your chipboard in patterned paper or paint it, make sure you do that first prior to marking and stitching. The Finished Product
I used this piece of chipboard on a card. I have also done this on chipboard embellishments for layouts and mini albums. You can stitch on chipboard for just about anything. Also, notice how I left some space between my two cross stitches: You can certainly put your cross stitches together too but for this particular card, I wanted them to be separate. If you have not tried stitching on chipboard yet, I hope you will now. It does add more texture to your chipboard, and it's just plain fun!
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