Couching
A thread or other material is laid on the surface of the fabric and held down with small stitches.
What it is
Laying a thread on fabric and tying it down with small stitches.
Who it suits
Beginners: one simple stitch.
What you need
Two needles, a thick laid thread and a finer tying thread.
A first project
A couched yarn outline.
The couching guides
Beginner's guide
What you need
Techniques and stitches
First project
Mistakes and fixes
Next steps
Sources
All checked 1 November 2026. We read these; we did not test the products ourselves.
