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Hand Sewing

Knowing hand sewing stitches and techniques allows you to quickly make repairs and do small projects.


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Hand Basting Stitches / Running Stitch

Hand Basting Stitches / Running Stitch

A basting stitch is a long, easily removable, temporary stitch. It's used to ease, gather or temporarily hold two fabrics together. Needlepointers.com

Hand Sewing

Diagram of how-to for various types of hand stitching, i.e. basting stitch, backstitch, blanket stitch, feather stitch, hemming stitches, and more. Fiber Images

Hand Sewing - Backstitch

Hand Sewing - Backstitch

This tutorial is on how to hand-sew a backstitch. This stitch is a strong sturdy stitch resembling machine stitching in appearance. It can be used for joining two seams together or mending a seam. Needlepointers.com

Hand Sewing - Blind Hem Stitch (Slip Stitch)

Hand Sewing - Blind Hem Stitch (Slip Stitch)

This hand hemming stitch is practically invisible on both sides of the garment or project. Learn how to hand sew the blind hem stitch. Needlepointers.com

Ladder Stitch/Blind Stitch

Ladder Stitch/Blind Stitch

This tutorial will show you how to close on open seam on a pillow, stuffed animal and many sewing projects. The ladder stitch also known and the blind stitch or invisible stitch will finish an open seam so it is completely invisible. Needlepointers.com

Stitch - Stitch Type

A rundown of the top stitches used in sewing. Start Sewing





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