Sew by hand

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

This how to sew tutorial provides the photographic step-by-step process to implement a variety of the six most common basic hand stitches.

How to stitch a Blanket stitch for hand embroidery

(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…

Finishing your first sweater!

Three basic (but very useful) hand stitches for hems. Slip stitch, Catch stitch and Whip stitch.

A fantastic guide to the Basic Hand Stitches for Beginners.If you are learning to sew or teaching someone to sew,this is an excellent guide to sewing basics

In the last post, we went over stitches to use for a basic hem. But some garments and some fabrics require a narrow hem. Really narrow, like ⅛” or 3mm. The best way to sew a narrow hem? That depen…

Different types of hand stitches can be used with a variety of sewing interests such as mending, quilting, making clothes, and embroidery.

A vintage sewing hack how to sew perfect scallops quick and easy by hand! Embellish your dresses and blouses with a scalloped hem.