How To: Do A Vertical Invisible Seam With Moss Stitch (Seed Stitch)

Learn how to create invisible joins when seaming moss stitch (seed stitch) together. This technique (also... Read more

Learn how to create invisible joins when seaming moss stitch (seed stitch) together. This technique (also known as mattress stitch) creates a seamless effect between knitted pieces. Magnifique.

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Learn how to create invisible joins when seaming moss stitch (seed stitch) together. This technique (also known as mattress stitch) creates a seamless effect between knitted pieces. Magnifique.

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Level: Easy
Craft: Knitting
Type: Technique

Step by Step

How To: Do A Vertical Invisible Seam With Moss Stitch (Seed Stitch) - Step 1

Step 1

Align the two edges that need to be sewn together, with the right side of the fabric facing out.

How To: Do A Vertical Invisible Seam With Moss Stitch (Seed Stitch) - Step 2

Step 2

Thread your sewing needle with a length of yarn and fasten it to the wrong side of the fabric.

How To: Do A Vertical Invisible Seam With Moss Stitch (Seed Stitch) - Step 3

Step 3

Insert your sewing needle under the horizontal bar between the first and second stitch on the right edge and pull the yarn through.

How To: Do A Vertical Invisible Seam With Moss Stitch (Seed Stitch) - Step 4

Step 4

Insert the needle under the corresponding bar on the left edge and pull the yarn through.

How To: Do A Vertical Invisible Seam With Moss Stitch (Seed Stitch) - Step 5

Step 5

Insert the needle under the next bar on the right edge and pull the yarn through.

How To: Do A Vertical Invisible Seam With Moss Stitch (Seed Stitch) - Step 6

Step 6

Insert the needle under the next bar on the left edge and pull the yarn through.

How To: Do A Vertical Invisible Seam With Moss Stitch (Seed Stitch) - Step 7

Step 7

Repeat steps 3-6 to create your invisible seam.