(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…

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

How to stitch a Blanket stitch for hand embroidery

Learn how to do the ladder stitch. It's an invisible stitch used to close the turning hole on dolls and stuffed animals. It's also called the slip stitch.

Description Download for printable PDF file Here are the (admittedly, very simple) instructions for (again, admittedly, very simple) hand sewing stitches. These were put together for the class we're teaching next week, but I thought some of you may want to know some basic hand sewing techniques, too, so I'm uploading this as well! This is specifically meant to work with my Simple Bag Tutorial, but shall work for any time you're looking to sew something! And, yes, because someone is going to…

In this tutorial I'll show you a great technique for how to start hand sewing without a knot.

How to ladder stitch (or invisible stitch). This hand sewing technique is essential to closing up the openings in sewn projects without any visible threads. Photo and video tutorial on www.cucicucicoo.com

Catch stitch is one of the hemming stitches, it looks nearly invisible. This method helps to keep layers flat against another, such as a hem or seam allowances. It is worked from left to right or from the top to the bottom and forming a row of small "Xs" at the hem and the under section layer. If you wanted the stitches not being very visible on the right side, then using single thread will give a good result. Usually, I will sew catch stitches by holding the hem of the fabric and work from…

Are you looking at buying a sewing machine...but you're not sure where to start? If you answered yes to this question then you are in the right place!Because, lets face it:Buying a sewing machine can be overwhelming. With so many brands on the market today, finding the right sewing machine can be difficult. Thats why