A full tutorial on hand-applied overedge stitches. Learn how to sew 7 different overedge stitches by hand including: a blanket stitch, overhand and overcast stitches, whipstitching, slant and vertical hemming stitches, and a buttonhole stitch.

Use a hand overcast stitch (whip stitch) to make a flat soft seam finish to prevent fabric from fraying. Step-by-step instructions and images.

A Running/ Straight Stitch B Full Back Stitch C Overcast Stitch D Hemming Stitch E Saddle Stitch F Partial Back Stitch

Hand applied overcast stitches and how to use them to clean finish seams. Learn how to sew a hand overcast stitch and a blanket stitch to encase seam allowance edges by hand. When and how to use hand-applied seam finishes- all is covered in this detailed tutorial.

The overcast stitch for hand embroidery is made over another thread and resembles a fine cord. It is used for outlines or delicate stems.

This stitch resembles a fine cord and is useful for embroidering delicate stems and outlines. Bring the laid threads and the working thread through at (A). Hold the laid threads in position on the line of the design with the left thumb, and work small close Satin Stitches over them.

Learn to sew the overcast stitch, perfect for finishing fabric edges, to prevent fraying. step by step method to sew by hand and by sewing machine.

All these handsewing stitches are similar but they’re not the same! Overhand stitch, overcast stitch, whip stitch and hem stitch – these four stitches are all slanting handsewing stitches. But do you know the difference? Overhand, Overcast, Hem & Whip Stitch – What’s The Difference? Overhand Stitch The overhand stitch is used to sew two … Continue reading Overhand, Overcast, Hem & Whip Stitch – What’s The Difference →

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Jessica Shaw on Instagram: "Here’s how to use the overcast foot to finish your fabric edges! (Saving you 💸 on a serger 😉) The overcast foot comes with some machines, but if not, you can buy the attachment for your specific machine! My overcast foot is compatible with all my Singer machines. You can use the overcast stitches with your regular presser foot! You just caaaan’t get as close to the edge as you would if you were using an overcast FOOT, so you’ll have to spend the extra time to…