Sometimes hand sewing is better for a project than machine sewing. There are several reasons for this including, but not limited to, your machine can't do a certain stitch or it's impossible to get the fabric under the needle for the particular task you want to do. Regardless of the reason, ... [ Read More ]
How to Finish a Stitch in Hand Sewing
Have you been doing some hand sewing and aren't 100% sure how to finish a stitch as you near the end of the thread? If so, you're in the right place! You'll learn multiple ways to securely tie off a thread in hand sewing. In addition, I'll show you two ways to make sure your finishing knots ... [ Read More ]
How to Whip Stitch by Hand
When an invisible stitch (like the ladder or blind stitch) isn't critical, the whip stitch could be the hand stitch you want to use. The whip stitch is a visible stitch that can be used to hold 2 edges together (finished edges or raw) or hold a raw or flat edge against a flat surface. The ... [ Read More ]
How to Sew the Blind Stitch by Hand
Do you need an invisible stitch, but the ladder stitch just won't work? Chances are the blind stitch (also called the slip stitch) will get the job done. In the quilting world, this barely-there stitch is called the blind stitch. It's often used in applique, attaching bindings to the back of ... [ Read More ]
How to Do a Running Stitch
The running stitch is a straight stitch that can be worked in both straight and curved lines. Believe it or not, it can be both practical and decorative. It's one of the basic hand-sewing stitches you want in your sewing skills toolkit. Gathering, tucking, mending, and fine sewing are some of ... [ Read More ]