After stitching around the entire patch and coming within 1/4 inch (~6 mm) of the starting stitch, create a final blanket stitch with the needle emerging at the initial stitch point from Step 4.

Pass the needle through the thread loop and pull the thread tight.

Insert the needle back down into fabric in the same spot, ensuring the loop is secured with the stitch. Pull the thread tight.

This process can also be used to stop stitching when running out of thread.