Stitch techniques

See how to do an invisible stitch by hand, using the so-called ladder stitch, slip stitch, or even blind stitch. Easy and quick - this is one of the most useful hand sewing stitches. You might also find invisible stitch under names such as ladder stitch technique, slip stitch sewing, or even blind stitch seam. No matter how you call it, it's an excellent way to hide your stitches even when sewing on the outside of an item, like a pillow, a piece of clothing, or plushie toys.

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

(Image courtesy of http://0.tqn.com/d/diyfashion/) With our focus being upon obtaining a Sewing Kit this week, I thought it would be most helpful to review some basic stiches. (Image courtesy of http://www.sewdresses.com/) Okay, so you see the stitches, when and what do you use them for? Check out these links for more information! http://www.alternative-windows.com/stitches.htm http://cyberseams.com/article/105045/basics/how_to_sew_by_hand_basic_stitches.html…

Vintage patterns can be beautiful, which is why I bought this old Spinnerin. (front cover) Vintage patterns can also be hilariously tacky, which is why I bought this old Spinnerin. (back cover) Lucky for you over the next few weeks I’ll be posting all the good, the bad, and the ugly afghan patterns your twitchy little fingers could ever hope to knit or crochet! Here are some Embroidery Stitches to wet your appetite…

How to stitch a Blanket stitch for hand embroidery

If you've never embroidered, have only just started, or only know a few of the stitch techniques, then you'll appreciate this Common and Traditional Embroidery Stitches Infographic. While there are dozens of embroidery stitches to learn, this downloadable chart features different types of embroidery stitches in pdf form. Save this chart and start working through these stitches or keep it handy for when you want to learn. Anyone who hand sews will want to memorize and learn the most common…

Long and short stitch is the key stitch used in the silk shading technique. While simple in concept, it's taken practice to get to grips with it.

Hand stitching is an essential sewing skill every sewer should possess and master. This basic sewing skill is still very useful to many advanced projects.

This page is being replaced by this easier to use directory of hand embroidery stitches. ------------------------------------ I encourage you to use additional resources if you need more instruction than this simple guide. I have found video to be very useful in understanding stitches. Please click on the links below t