(This stitch length will also depend on the thickness of the fabric) For simple cotton fabric 1/8″ will make your seam strong until you are able to fix with a sewing machine.īasting stitch- your stitches will be approx 1/4″to 3/8″ in length just depending on what you are basting. The length of the stitch will depend on the purpose of your stitching.Įmergency seam fix– your stitches will be approx. Pull the needle and thread until you feel the knot in the thread stop at the BACK side of the fabric.

Insert the sewing needle from the BACK side of the fabric to the TOP side of fabric. The WRONG side of fabric will also mean the BACK side of fabric not facing you. Please note that RIGHT side of fabric will also mean TOP side of fabric you can see as you are stitching. **In the following directions, I will be using the words TOP and BACK side of fabric. You can decide which direction is more comfortable for you. I am right-handed and for this stitch I sew from right to left. There is usually no right or wrong direction in which to sew the running stitch. I use a double strand of thread when sewing hand stitches which is shown in the video above. Medium length will work for the purpose of hand stitching with cotton fabric.Ĭheck out the you-tube video for this Running Stitch and then keep reading this post for step by step instructions and pictures! Running Stitch Instructions

This kind of thread can be used for many types of fabrics. Spools of thread actually have the label of ‘all-purpose’. Cotton fabric is the easiest fabric for the beginner seamstress to use and practice on because it is not stretchy like knits and is just very easy to use and hold in your hand. Preferably cotton, for practicing stitching tutorials.

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Materials needed to Practice Hand Stitching Basting several layers of fabric or notions to fabric (basting zippers to fabric is a great use of this stitch)įirst things first, before you can start stitching you need to learn how to insert the thread thru a needle and tie a knot! Thread Needle for Hand Sewing and Tie a Knot Are you having a hard time just getting the thread thru the needle? Check out this easy needle threading option.The Running Stitch is the most simple and easiest of hand sewing stitches to learn and should be mastered by all sewing beginners! (Pictures and stitch size have been enlarged to show detail of steps for the Running Stitch, your stitches will be on a smaller scale) When to use a Running Stitch Running Stitch Instructions for Beginners

Running stitch pdf