How to Hand Sew a Seam with a Running Stitch When should you use a running stitch? The running stitch is a fast and easy way to sew a seam, so you can use it when the item you’re sewing won’t get a lot of wear. Use shorter stitches when you want them to be permanent, and ...
Slip the knot onto the left needleand pull on the yarn on right side to make the knot smaller. And there you have it! Pro Tip Sometimes the slip knot can look too loose at the beginning of the row. To avoid this, don’t include it in the stitch count and unravel once you have ...
The next step is to add a decorative border around the handkerchief if you want to. You can do this by hand or using a sewing machineStep 6The last step is to frame your handkerchief. You can frame it inside a picture frame or can opt to stitch it onto a larger piece of fabric....
Mattress stitch:Using the tapestry needle and the long yarn tail, sew the sides of the main part of the hat together using the mattress stitch. This creates an invisible seam on the right side of the fabric. You can view a simple pattern knit on straight needles here:How To Knit A Hat...
Dust off that iron you’ve been ignoring and let it earn its keep! I’ve made my own ironing board which I love to use. A wool pressing mat is really nice to have on hand as well. These basic items are all you need to get started. As you get more comfortable, you can consider...
Thread the needle, tie a knot, and start with a simple line stitch to attach two pieces of evenly-sized, square fabric together. 2 Sew all the way around three sides of your fabric but leave one side open. 3 Turn the material in on itself so that your seam is on the inside of you...
What about how to “bind off”? I don’t knit either and this looks super simple, but I don’t know how to bind off. Can you somehow show how to do it? Thanks for sharing this! Reply Morgan Jennings Reply Reply Reply Reply
The treble crochet stitch can be used in pretty much any crochet project you can imagine, from irresistible scarves to squishy hats! 8. How to fasten off your crochet design When you’ve finished crocheting, fastening off is the final step to secure your yarn in place. Make sure to cut...
Place your middle finger on the right stitch if you are right-handed, or on the left stitch if you a left-handed. Position your first finger immediately next to and touching your middle finger. Put your thumb on the opposite side of the ball. Tuck your third and fourth fingers to the ...
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