- As you approach the final stitch where you started stitching, bring the point of the needle out at the edge where the first stitch was sewn.
- Form your last stitch and bring the needle to the back of the fabric.
- Knot the thread on the back of the fabric to anchor and secure the thread.
How to Hand Sew a Blanket Stitch or Buttonhole Stitch
By Debbie Colgrove, About.com Guide
Step Three to Sewing a Blanket Stitch -- Joining the Start Stitch
Joining the Start Stitch
Debbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com
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