A fly stitch is a basic surface embroidery stitch that you can work on in a single, dispersed fill or rows. You can also work with different types, making it useful for sewing different types of lines with cleaner and less stitching.
Each fly stitch is made up of two stitches - a horizontal long stitch, which becomes a V and a vertical ticking stitch.
To sew a single fly, bring the index up through the cloth (1 point), and then place a loop on the surface of the cloth at a short distance (point 2).
Simply pull the needle through the fabric again (point 3), just above the center of the loop you have made (point 3).
When you bring the needle up through the loop, pull the thread until the loop is touted, creating a V.
The index on the fabric on the opposite side of the loop is the ear (point 4), leaving it in place.
The diagram shows that this stitch worked using the knitting method but the stitching method also works well.
Variations and Tips for Fly Stitch
The standard version of the fly stitch creates a V shape, although the angle of the stitch's angle can be changed by changing the spacing.
A basic fly stitch usually places the point directly in the middle of the open side of the stitch, but you can be a bit more flexible as needed. For example, you can bring the index to the right or left side of the first stitch through embroidery flabs and loops. Pull the loop tote and finish the tying stitch to create a more sharp and angled V.
Instead of a small tatching stitch, you can use a longer tying stitch to give the fly stitch a bit of a tail. The upper center example has a 1/8 inch tracking stitch, but you can make it longer so that it is equal to the "arm" in length that extends over it. It also forms one more Y.
For a softer look, you can create a round shape. This is sometimes called scallop stitch and is just a variation of fly stitch. Instead of tightening the loop of the thread, make it a curve and allow the fabric and the bit to rest on the surface.
You can also make this stitch in two colors. Thread the two color index with embroidery floss of different colors and use one for horizontal loop stitch stitching and the other for vertical tacking stitching.
Tips for Use
Fly stitches are small in size and angles can be useful for embroidery because you can pull them in a place that other stitches don't always make clean. Often this means using less sewing.
These stitches are good for making fur or feathers on animal trees or for texture on fur trees. When rounded, it is also perfect for sewing tiny smiles or sentimental eyes.
As well as a line of fly stitches create a great border. You can use the standard version to create a zig-zag or round version to create scallop borders. Try attaching the rounded version to straight stitches to create the classic postage stamp border.
Try to use this stitch as a fill by spreading it yourself or with another stitch.
The more you use fly stitching, the more you'll find new and useful ways to create this part of your embroidery.
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