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Secure the thread to the edge of the fabric.
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Needle Oya · Tutorial
Needle Oya
İğne Oyası
Begin with the basic knotted loop, then build upward from the edge to form a small leaf.
Technique study · 01—06Before you begin
What you will need.
- Sewing needle
- Fine thread
- Fabric
- Scissors
Foundation technique · Video 01
Zürafa — the Giraffe Loop.
This small knotted loop forms the starting edge for Needle Oya. Watch the movement first, then follow the written sequence at your own pace.
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Zürafa / Giraffe LoopNeedle Oya foundation · 1:26
Written guide
Build one clean loop.
- 01
Secure the thread to the edge of the fabric.
- 02
Insert the needle into the edge and create a small knotted loop called a zürafa.
- 03
Repeat the loops evenly along the fabric, keeping the spacing consistent.
Keep in mind
Keep the knots firm, but not so tight that the fabric begins to gather.
Full sequence
From edge to leaf.
Use the video above for the zürafa loop, then continue through the complete written sequence below. The aim is consistency, not speed.
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02
Insert the needle into the edge and create a small knotted loop called a zürafa.
Watch the Giraffe Loop video ↑03
Repeat the loops evenly along the fabric.
04
To create a small leaf, build upward from one loop.
05
Make the shape wider in the middle, then gradually smaller toward the tip.
06
Secure the final knot and trim the thread.
Tip
Keep the knots firm but not so tight that the fabric gathers.
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