Sew by hand

This how to sew tutorial provides the photographic step-by-step process to implement a variety of the six most common basic hand stitches.

(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…

Finishing your first sweater!

Learn the 4 most common hand sewing stitches used in sewing clothes

Three basic (but very useful) hand stitches for hems. Slip stitch, Catch stitch and Whip stitch.

A fantastic guide to the Basic Hand Stitches for Beginners.If you are learning to sew or teaching someone to sew,this is an excellent guide to sewing basics

In the last post, we went over stitches to use for a basic hem. But some garments and some fabrics require a narrow hem. Really narrow, like ⅛” or 3mm. The best way to sew a narrow hem? That depen…

A vintage sewing hack how to sew perfect scallops quick and easy by hand! Embellish your dresses and blouses with a scalloped hem.

Today’s feature isn’t a tutorial, per se, but it is a super helpful post from Positively Splendid that will most definitely help you improve your sewing! Head on over for five simple, yet incredibly useful tips! What is your favorite sewing tip? Love this feature? We encourage you to pin from the original post!

No sewing machine? No problem! There are lots of cool items you can sew by hand!