Also, if you’re learning to sew, this is a great place to start. Learning the straight stitch and the whip stitch opens up so many possibilities for future projects and repairs. So without further ado, let us proceed: Knot your thread to the fabric To sew anything by hand, you will ...
So you’ve got something to sew, but you don’t have a sewing machine. Or maybe you just like the process of hand sewing better. In this tutorial, I’ll show you step-by-step how to sew by hand for beginners. I’ve been doing it for years. It’s way easier than you think, a...
Knowing how to sew by hand is a versatile skill, and once you know the basics, you can build on your knowledge to create a range of functional and beautiful stitches. Hand sewing takes longer than using a sewing machine, but it has its benefits. It’s very cheap to get started, easy ...
1. Here I’ve sewn up a small pillow to use for my example. For the record, I’ve used a 1/2 inch seam allowance – I mention this because you’ll want the seam allowance of your hand stitching to match whatever you used for the machine stitching. 2. 2. Here we are right side...
Knowing how to sew a buttonhole by hand is a handy skill to have if you don't own a sewing machine and don't want to pay a tailor. If you can sew a basic straight stitch, you can make a buttonhole. Pull that old favorite shirt out of the discard bag and give it a new life....
Fix a rip in cloth by hand-sewing it closed. When a piece of cloth rips, sometimes you can repair it by hand. If you do it properly, the new stitching will hold the pieces together for a long time. Rips can occur along seams, which are easy to fix, or anywhere else on the fabri...
Hand Sew a Backstitch The Spruce / Mollie Johanson Ahand-sewn backstitchis a strong, reliable stitch. You can use it to mend seams andreplace zippers. Here is how you do this basic stitch: Insert the needle into the fabric where you want to start the seam. ...
This free zipper pouch pattern with a flat bottom (sometimes referred to as a gusset), is a part of my “learn to sew series.” A series of simple sewing projects aimed at helping you learn how to sew or improve your sewing skills! These zippered pouches are my “go-to” handmade ...
Attach the zipper to the edge of of each side, using a zipper foot, by inserting the zipper between the lining and the top / exterior of the clutch. Then finish the interior corners by hand. Assuming you use different fabrics on each side, when you flip the clutch to the other side ...
How to Sew.: This instructable will cover the basics of hand sewing - tools needed, threading the needle, knotting the thread, running stitch, basting stitch, backstitch, slipstitch, blanket stitch, whip stitch and finishing with knots. Please comment w