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Stitches and Techniques for Hand Sewing
Knowing basic hand sewing techniques allows

you to quickly make repairs and do small
projects. Even if you have a sewing machine,
there are times that hand sewing is better to
give you the results you want. Learn about
hand-sewed stitches, how to sew them, and
which technique works best for different
purposes.
Thread a Hand Sewing Needle
Threading a sewing needle can be an
exasperating task. There are tips and tricks that
can help make it less frustrating. For example,
place a white background behind the needle to
make it easier to see the eye and thread. Cut the
thread with sharp scissors (to prevent frayed
ends) at a 45-degree angle. Be sure to stiffen the
thread using water, saliva, or wax. If you still have
difficulty, use a needle threader tool or tweezers.
Use a Needle Threader
Needle threaders come with some sewing needles and can be purchased
in almost all sewing sections.
These are the basics:
1. Place the handle of the threader in your dominant hand, holding it
between your thumb and forefinger.
2. Insert the diamond-shaped wire through the eye of the needle, all the
way to the handle of the needle.
3. Pass the thread through the diamond-shaped wire (which is a much
bigger target than the eye of the needle). Keep hold of the thread in
one hand.
4. Draw the needle away from the threader handle and back up the wire.
With that action, the thread passes through the eye of the needle and
threads the needle.
Hand Sewing Needles
Hand sewing needles are available in
all kinds of shapes and forms. In
most cases, the larger the size
number, the smaller the needle.
Finer needles are used with thin or
delicate fabrics while heavier needles
are used with thicker fabrics.
Knot the End of Hand Sewing Thread
Learn how to knot the end of your hand sewing thread. With a
little bit of practice, you will be creating a perfect knot.
The basic procedure:
1. Place the end of the thread on your pointer finger, holding it
in place with your thumb.
2. Wrap the thread around your pointer finger a couple of times.
3. Using your thumb, slide the thread loops towards the end of
your pointer finger. The loops will wrap around each other as
they travel toward the end of your pointer finger.
4. Slide the loose knot to the end of the tread, then tug on the
thread to tighten the knot.
Hand Sew a Backstitch
A hand-sewn backstitch is a strong, reliable stitch. It can be used to
mend seams and replace zippers.
Here is how you do this basic stitch:
1. Insert the needle into the fabric where you want to start the seam.
2. Bring the needle back through both layers of fabric a short distance
in front of the previous stitch.
3. Insert the needle back into the fabric in the middle of the first
stitch.
4. Bring the needle up through the fabric the same distance you came
forward in creating the first stitch.
5. Continue making a continuous line of back stitches.
Sew a Slip Stitch
A slip stitch is a common hemstitch that is used when you do not
want visible stitches.
Here is how to do it:
1. Thread your needle and knot the end of the thread.
2. Anchor the knot on the inside of the garment or a hidden location.
3. Pick up a few threads of the fabric directly under where the knot
is anchored.
4. Pull the needle through the fabric toward the hem edge.
5. Move the needle over and insert the needle into the hem edge, so
the stitch itself is under the hem edge.
6. Repeat the stitch and continue until finished.
Chain Stitch
 A chain stitch is a series of loops that lay on the fabric forming a loose style
line. It can be decorative or functional.
Here is how to do it:
Stich up from the backside of the fabric to the front side.
1. Insert the needle into the top side of the fabric in the same spot, keeping a
loop of thread on the top side.
2. Bring the needle back up through the right side of the fabric a short
distance from where the needle went into the fabric.
3. Insert the needle through the loop of thread on the front side of the fabric.
4. Pull the needle through the fabric, anchoring the loop.
5. Be sure you do not pull the thread too tight so you maintain the loop
shape.
6. Repeat to make a chain of stitches.
Hand Sew a Blanket Stitch
A blanket stitch can do more than trim a
blanket. You can use it to decorate the
edges of many sewing projects. Often,
you will use a contrasting thread color or
a thicker thread or yarn. You can play
with the spacing and length of the
stitches for different looks.
Sewing on Buttons
A shank button requires being hand sewn. Some
sewing machines can sew on a flat button, but it is
often quicker to use hand sewing. Use button or
carpet thread as these are stronger.
To sew on a shank button, you will make several
anchoring stitches without the button, then sew six
or more stitches through the shank of the button.
Use a toothpick or pin to help you keep the stitches
loose enough so the shank doesn't poke through the
fabric.
For a flat button, start by sewing an "X" on the fabric
where you want to place the button. Insert a pin or
toothpick through the "X." Sew up and down
through the holes in the button several times. On
the final pass, bring your needle and thread only up
under the button. Wrap the thread tightly around
the base of the button a few times. Pass the needle
through this bundle a time or two. Then bring the
needle back to the backside of the fabric. Stitch
through the stitches to form a loop and make a knot.
Sew a Basic Fabric Yo-Yo -
A fabric yo-yo is a gathered circle of
fabric you can use to decorate many
projects. If you are a beginner to hand
sewing, this is an easy project that can
help you develop your technique. Then
you can go on to use yo-yos in various
ways.

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