Back Stitch

If you want to do hand embroidery, you really need to know how to backstitch. The backstitch is probably THE most common outline stitch. It gives a nice, smooth, continuous line. If you're going to be stitching tight curves make sure to use a shortish stitch length. Otherwise, just use a stitch length you're comfortable with and

This page gives you an idea of how the reverse of the basic stitches looks like. As a beginner, we are curious to know how the reverse or the back-side should end up - just to make sure that we are stitching the right way. So, I have picked the...

Backstitch is a great embroidery stitch for any motif. This simple flower is part of a sampler using the same motif done with different stitches.

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Back Stitch is another of the basic embroidery stitches that you should learn at the beginning like the running stitch. This is a strong durable stitch.

Learn these basic hand sewing stitches that every beginner needs to know. So useful for a variety of sewing projects. Includes step-by-step tutorial for running stitch, back stitch, blanket stitch, flat catch stitch, whip stitch, running basting stitch, chain stitch, and more! Basic Sewing Stitches | Sewing 101 | Hand stitching Techniques | Mending a hole in fabric | Repair clothes | Mending clothes by hand

Chain stitch is a simple hand embroidery technique typically used to follow lines and curves (though it can also be used to fill in a space, much like split back stitch). There are two ways to do chain stitch; the "right" version is whichever version works best for you. On my blog, you'll find a beginner-friendly tutorial for both ways to chain stitch in hand embroidery, with instructions in written, photo, and (longer) video format.

Detached chain stitch: This is a variation of chain stitch that is worked in two colors. The first color is used to create the chain stitches, and the second color is used to work detached loops over the chain stitches. This stitch is often used to create flowers and other motifs. Double chain stitch: This is a variation of chain stitch that is worked with two strands of thread. The stitches are worked in the same way as single chain stitch, but the two strands of thread create a thicker and…

What stitches should you use when hand embroidering letters? In this blog and video tutorial I go over using back stitch, split stitch, stem stitch, chain stitch, couching and satin stitch.