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Whip stitch with numbers 1, 2, 3 denoting order the stitch is made
Basic Sewing

How to Do a Whip Stitch For Beginners (Step-by-Step)

Byminminutes January 6, 2023January 6, 2023

The whip stitch is an essential hand sewing stitch made of a series of small diagonal stitches. It is useful for joining seams, sewing hems, as well for appliques. Table of Contents What is a Whip Stitch? What is the Purpose of a Whip Stitch? How Do You Do a Whip Stitch? Materials/Tools Whip Stitch…

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Overhand stitch with needle in fabric and numbers 1, 2, 3, depicting sequence of stitches to take
Basic Sewing

How to Sew an Overhand Stitch

Byminminutes December 9, 2022December 9, 2022

The overhand stitch is a type of hand sewing stitch that passes vertically over two finished edges. Follow along the step-by-step tutorial to learn how to sew this simple but useful stitch! What is the Overhand Stitch? The overhand stitch is a basic hand sewing stitch that passes vertically over two finished edges. The stitches…

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hand needle making pick stitch on fabric with numbers 1, 2, 3 to denote order in which stitches are made
Basic Sewing

How to Make a Pick Stitch – A Beginner’s Guide

Byminminutes November 30, 2022November 30, 2022

The pick stitch is a type of back stitch made of short, almost invisible stitches and long spaces on the right side of the fabric. The term “pick stitch” is very often used interchangeably with the the term “prick stitch“. Even in sewing communities, the name pick stitch versus prick stitch is a topic of…

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Basic Sewing

How to Hand Sew a Simple Back Stitch Step-By-Step

Byminminutes October 6, 2022October 6, 2022

The backstitch is a basic hand sewing stitch that all beginners will learn. It is incredibly sturdy and resilient, making it especially good for sewing seams in areas that will go through a lot of wear-and-tear. It is also a frequently used embroidery stitch to create outlines and shapes. Why is it Called a Back…

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