This is a simple version of how a row of fly stitch can be decorated using a contrasting colored thread.

To do this stitch, you need to know how to do the fly stitch.

Fig 1: First make a vertical row of fly stitch. To whip, take a contrasting  thread and start from the tip of the first tail. Whip the thread around each tail as shown in the illustration. Be careful not to pluck the fabric beneath.		Fig 2: A finished row of whipped fly stitch would appear like this.

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Like many other whipped stitches, a contrasting thread is ‘whipped’ over the satin stitch.

You need to know the satin stitch to be able to do this stitch.

Fig 1: First, lay the foundation by doing satin stitch. Use a contrasting colored thread to ‘whip’ over the satin stitch. Bring the needle out through A and take it diagonally into B. Then, bring out through C which lies vertically below B, and continue the process of whipping.		Fig 2: After finishing the finished pattern would look like this.

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Fig 1: Lay a foundation of stem stitch. Bring out another thread through the start point and pass it through the first stem stitch.		Fig 2 : Continue this winding action between each stem stitch.
Fig 3: you should finally get a pattern as shown.

NOTE:
Make sure the fabric beneath is not plucked while whipping the thread around the stem stitch. Use a blunt needle to acheive this.

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Back stitch: Lay the foundation by doing a back stitch.
Fig 1: Take another thread and needle and bring it out through A. Pass the needle under the stitch A-B, from above, as shown. Do not pluck the fabric underneath.		Fig 2: Similarly, pass the needle under the stitch B-C, from above, as shown.
Fig 3: Continue this process of taking the needle under each back stitch foundation to give it a twining effect.

NOTE:
Make sure that while taking the needle and thread under each running stitch, you do not pluck the fabric underneath. You can use a blunt needle to acheive this.
Make sure to leave the back stitch just a bit loose in order to allow the other thread to pass through it easily.

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This variety gives a twisted effect. The closer the foundation of running stitch is done, the more enhanced would be the twisted effect.

		Fig 1: Lay the foundation by doing a running stitch. Bring out through near the first stitch. Now, pass the needle under each stitch from the top.
Fig 2: Continue this pattern to finish the design as shown.

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