Ribbon Stitch, Daisy, Examples

Ribbon Stitch

( Japanese Ribbon Stitch )

Daisy Ring - Ribbon Stitch

A basic stitch that enables you to create a wide variety of flowers, leaves even insects.

Can be executed with ribbons from 2 mm up by adjusting the size of the chenille needle to suit.

If needed use a water soluble marker to create

an inner circle and outer ring to assist with

 the needle placements.

Thread your needle, bring the needle up to the front at

 the point of the first stitch.  Move the needle under the

ribbon to straighten as

 much as possible.

Place the needle in the centre of the ribbon, 

at the length that you require your petal to be.

Pull the needle through slowly, I place my left ring finger on the ribbon at this time.

This helps to not pull too tight and enables you to stop the length of 

ribbon twisting.

 Should you want the     petals to be rounded at

  the tip, use your fingernail for shaping

 as you pull the ribbon through.

    

If a more pointed petal tip is needed, pull the needle and ribbon to the right away from the 

worked petal. 

Continue around the full circle, placing a bead or French knots in the centre.

Notice the change once this is 

added.                                          

      Making a folded stitch, is a simple case

 of inserting the needle 

to the left or right edge 

of the ribbon, thus it 

twists a little as you

pull it through.

The addition of buttons and a bee in  4 mm. Silk Ribbon. Daisy Buds are a simple cluster of Ribbon Stitch and a grouping of Ribbon Stitch in green

shaped as a bell. 

Ribbon Stitch Hints and Variations

Moulding the shape of the petal:

Rounded petals are achieved by holding the ribbon down with your fingertip and shaping the ribbon outer edge around your nail as you are pulling it through. 
( Also prevents you from pulling too tight ).

Pointed petals- by holding the ribbon stitch firm with your finger, pull the ribbon through and pull it to the right  ( go gently until you get the required tip ).

Pulling the ribbon to the side or downwards a little will give it a small curl or place the needle through to one side of the ribbon will create a folded ribbon stitch.

 If you are feeling adventurous and want to begin on a

project, free designs are listed on the side bar.

Enjoy your time working with Silk Ribbon, but remember you are imitating nature, and even nature has imperfections in its work.

                         

Carol Daisy