This Little Laura uses one of my favourite stitches: fly stitch. Here there are some examples used as a stand-alone stitch, but also to sew down some substantial sequins. There are also beads sewn into the single down or stem stitch. I find this a really versatile stitch which is great for incorporating beads and it will come up again.
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She’s lovely. Fly stitch is one of my favourites too.
It really is versatile, isn’t it? And pretty easy to do.