Hand sewing clothing

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.

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In this week’s installment of our Ask Me series, Liesl takes on a question about how to secure the thread at the end of a hand-stitched seam.

Sewing by hand? Not everyone has access to a sewing machine or knows how to sew. Here are 3 of the most important hand sewing stitches to know.

Hand Sewing Stitches - Melly Sews

Five hand stitches that should be in every sewist’s repertoire, by Tasha Miller Griffith.

Learn the 4 most common hand sewing stitches used in sewing clothes

(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…

Haute couture demonstrates the height of technical skill and creativity in fashion design and sewing. It literally means "high dressmaking" in French, and there are technically only a small number of accredited "grand couturiers" in the world. That being said, you can still apply this sophisticated style to your sewing projects! From handmade clothing to accessories, couture-style class and elegance can add an impressive "wow" factor to a range of creations. This guide goes over Couture…

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.