Sewing Method Isolated Pin Stitches

Here is my "secure and carry" method that I use every once in a while for isolated pin stitches. This is not an official method but it seems to work. Give it a try and adapt it as you like!

In summary, I complete the top leg first and then secure the bottom leg by stitching it as two sets of quarter stitches. 

If there are many isolated stitches I just carry my threads between all of them (I dislike starting and finishing threads so frequently!) and then snip/trim all the carries at the end. Because all the threads' starts and tails are secure they don't need any additional weaving or tucking. 

When using DMC I may even carry as far as an inch or two(!), but with overydyes and silks I wouldn't go over an inch because it would waste too much thread. And of course, trim them all at the end.

If you are carrying over to the center of the second stitch....👇:

Sewing Method Pin Stitch

Here's a demonstration of my no-flip Sewing Method Pin Stitch.  I frequently start my thread this way when using the sewing method with one strand of thread. (If I am using two strands I use the loop method from the top of the fabric instead.)

**Note: If I am using the "stab" method rather than the sewing method, I insert my needle into the center of the stitch so I don't have to double up on quarter stitch from the previous step. But you can do whichever is more convenient because I don't think the doubling up shows up either way.

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