• Free Patterns/Projects
  • How to Sew
    • Embroidery
    • Sewing Tools
    • Sewing For Beginners
    • Sewing Techniques Intermediate
    • Sewing Stretch Fabric
    • Sewing Machine Troubleshooting
    • Sewing Machine Reviews
  • Sew Alongs
  • Crafts
  • Video Tutorials
  • SHOP
  • ♥ CART

TREASURIE - Sewing and Craft Blog

Learn How to Sew and Free Sewing Patterns

  • Shop Patterns
  • Girls
    • Girls Dress Patterns
    • Jackets/Capes
    • Skirts/Pants
    • Stretch
    • Tween
    • Tops/Shirts
    • Leotard Patterns
    • Unitards/Gymnastics
    • Swimsuit Patterns
    • Peasant Dresses
  • Boys
  • Baby
  • Womens
  • Purses
  • Other
    • Accessories
    • 18″ Doll Clothes
    • TOYS
    • Seasonal
    • Patterns for Beginners
  • | BLOG
Home » Embroidery » Fern Stitch | Embroidery Tutorial

Fern Stitch | Embroidery Tutorial

Ferns, the delicate variety of greenery that makes a bouquet of flowers soft and subtle, translates into a beautiful, delicate embroidery stitch.  The fern stitch is perfect for your embroidered garden design.

It is very easy to learn and include in your embroidery repertoire.  Fern stitch is basically three straight stitches carefully placed together and then repeated to create the delicate fronds of a fern.

fern stitch

In simple terms, each of the three straight stitches connects to the first stitch at a common point and then follows on in a pattern that looks like three points of a star.

Further Reading: If you are just starting to embroider, here is an article on embroidery basics.

fern stitch

How to do Fern Stitch

Before you start it is useful to mark 3 lines in which to create your fern stitch. You can also mark the arrow pattern of the fern for perfectly even stitches.

Like many sewing techniques, there are several ways you can do the order of the stitches. This is the one I found the easiest but as you start practicing, you may find it works better in another order. I’m right-handed and so generally embroider right to left.

Step one:  Knot or start your thread and bring the needle up from underneath in the center of your design. You will be starting one stitch back from the tip.

This is point 1.

Stitch with a straight stitch to the tip of the fern at 2 and bring the needle out in line with the first stitch at 3.

fern stitch step 1

fern stitch step 1

Step two: Stitch a straight stitch of the same size to the left and enter the fabric at point 4 (this is the same as point 2) then exit at point 5.

Point 5 is directly underneath points 1 and 3.

fern stitch step 2

fern stitch step 2

Step three: Now take your needle and thread and insert the needle at 6 (same point as 2 and 4) and come up at the same distance but in a new point of entry at 7.

This is the start of a new fern stitch.

fern stitch step 3

fern stitch step 3

Step four: The first part of the fern is complete, and you are ready to repeat the pattern to create new fern leaves.

fern stitch

Tips for Sewing Fern Stitch

  • Fern stitch can become a very creative part of your design.  As you work your way down the stem of the fern you can be free-spirited and make the stitches bigger to give the effect of the fern growing in your embroidery garden.
  • Use fern stitch for a wreath effect as it can twist and turn decoratively.
  • Fern stitch could also find its way in the underwater world of fish and seascapes, as it looks like delicate seaweed.

Imagination and three simple stitches are all you need to enjoy the beauty of fern stitch.

fern stitch

fern stitch

More Embroidery Stitches

  • Backstitch
  • Whipstitch
  • Running stitch
  • Cross Stitch
  • Embroidery Basics

Share this:

  • Facebook
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • Email

More you might like

EmbroideryLeave a Comment



« Lazy Daisy Stitch | Embroidery Tutorial
Sashiko Embroidery | Japanese Running Stitch »

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Social

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Video Tutorials

https://youtu.be/kRzGh7rX1P0

Search

FREE PATTERNS & TUTORIALS

  • How to Make Cushion Covers: Envelope Covers in 10 MINUTES How to Make Cushion Covers: Envelope Covers in 10 MINUTES
  • How to Make a Pillowcase - Pillowcase Pattern in 3 Sizes How to Make a Pillowcase – Pillowcase Pattern in 3 Sizes
  • Burp Cloth Pattern - Free Printable Pattern for 3 Styles Burp Cloth Pattern – Free Printable Pattern for 3 Styles




Popular Topics

  • Bias Tape
  • DIY Homewares
  • Hair Accessories
  • Sewing Stretch Fabric
  • Embellishments
  • Sewing Leotards
  • Scrap Fabric Projects

Most Popular

  • How to Make Cushion Covers: Envelope Covers in 10 MINUTES How to Make Cushion Covers: Envelope Covers in 10 MINUTES
  • Seam Finishes: The 6 BEST Seam Finishes without a Serger Seam Finishes: The 6 BEST Seam Finishes without a Serger
  • How to Make a Pillowcase - Pillowcase Pattern in 3 Sizes How to Make a Pillowcase – Pillowcase Pattern in 3 Sizes

Sewing Equipment & Tools

  • Sewing Machine Needle Sizes : Quick GUIDE to Sizes & Uses Sewing Machine Needle Sizes : Quick GUIDE to Sizes & Uses
  • Beginners Sewing Kit on a Budget - Best Sewing Supplies & Tools Beginners Sewing Kit on a Budget – Best Sewing Supplies & Tools
  • Sewing Machine Manuals: Find FREE replacement manuals Sewing Machine Manuals: Find FREE replacement manuals

Sewing Stretch & Lycra

  • How to Make a Leotard | LEO#4 | SEW ALONG How to Make a Leotard | LEO#4 | SEW ALONG
  • Sewing Spandex & Lycra - Sewing Leotards & Swimwear Sewing Spandex & Lycra – Sewing Leotards & Swimwear
  • Make Your Own Leotard: How to Sew Elastic in a Leotard Make Your Own Leotard: How to Sew Elastic in a Leotard

ADVERTISEMENT




NEWSLETTER

Subscribe and receive weekly emails with the latest sewing lessons, new sewing patterns and tutorials.

SHOP SEWING PATTERNS

Great Sewing Products on Amazon




SEWING PATTERNS

  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy/Copyright
  • Affiliate/Advertising Disclaimer

CUSTOMER SERVICE

  • Downloadable Pattern FAQS
  • Printing Help
  • Share Photos
  • Terms of Use
  • Promo Codes

SOCIAL

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Copyright © 2019 · Treasurie and My Childhood Treasures

Shop Sewing Patterns

Shop for modern, easy sewing patterns

Use code HAPPY to get 10% off any pattern

SHOP PATTERNS

loading Cancel
Post was not sent - check your email addresses!
Email check failed, please try again
Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.