Hand stitching for sewing beginners.
Welcome to our post on hand stitching for sewing beginners. In my opinion, many machine sewing beginners don’t realise the importance of hand stitching. Although you may not need to know all of the different hand stitches, without a doubt, you most certainly may need to know a few.
On the whole, hand stitching is not only used to finish off some of your projects, but you can also use hand stitching to create beautiful patterns and embellishments on your clothing or accessories.
Furthermore, The illustrations that I am using are for right handed people, therefore if you are left handed: work the stitches in reverse.
As well as this, ensure that you always keep the back of your work neat and tidy. Although this may not seem necessary, there are times where you can see through your material.
Additionally, it is also essential to understand that hand stitching can be tricky at first. Take your time and practice.
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Hand stitching for beginners- terms to know
Here, I have put together a small list of key terms for hand stitching. However, these terms are not shown in my illustrations, I feel they are something that you may come across as a beginner.
- Arrow stitch- This stitch consists of two straight stitches that are connected in the middle. This hand stitch is mostly used for decorative purposes.
- Bump- A bump is created by using soft string or felt to create a raised surface. This raised surface is referred to as a bump.
- Hardanger- An ancient Persian form of embroidery.
- Herringbone stitch- Another hand stitch that is mostly used for decorative purposes. As well as this, the herringbone stitch can be used to finish a hem. This hand stitch is worked across two parallel lines connecting them together.
- French Knot- Lastly, the french knot. A knotted stitch is an embroidery technique where the thread (or yarn) is knotted around itself.
Satin stitch- Hand stitching for beginners
Although it may take some practice, this hand stitch will become very easy after your first few attempts. However, follow the illustration for beginners for easier learning
- In most cases, your hand stitching will be worked from left to right. First, Bring the needle up at A.
- Next, take your needle back down at B and again up at C.
- After this, take the needle back down at D and up at E.
- Repeat as required. Generally speaking, these stitches should be kept close together, with no fabric in between.
Running stitch- Hand stitching for sewing beginners
Next on our hand stitching for sewing beginners post, we come to the running stitch.
As a rule, the running stitch is definitely a term that you will come across in all areas of sewing. As well as this, you will find that the running stitch is a very straight forward stitch that you will master quickly.
- Again, this stitch is worked left to right, but if you are left handed, work your stitches in the opposite direction.
- Firstly, start by bringing the thread up at A and Down at B.
- Secondly, leave the desired gap that you want and bring again at C and back down at D.
- After this, continue for the length that you want.
- Finally, it is important to note that you can change the length of the stitches and spaces between to a length that you would like.
Blanket stich- Hand stitching for sewing beginners
Another stitch in our hand stitching for sewing beginners, we cover the blanket stitch. The blanket stitch is a very popular hand stitch that you will undoubtedly come across at some point during your sewing journey. Again, this stitch may take some practice, but is very easy to pick up.
- Once again, work from left to right unless you are left handed. In this case, work your stitches from right to left. As a rule, the lower twisted edge will form on the lower line.
- First, bring the needle up at A, down at B and then up again at C.
- With the thread looped under the needle, pull through.
- Next, ensure that you tighten the stitches equally as you go.
- Finally, fasten down the last loop by making a small stitch along the lower line.
To conclude- Hand stitching for sewing beginners
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