I hope you are all ready for our first interaction. As you read, do not forget to drop comments, suggestions and questions. This post will be discussing simple sewing skills we all need to get familiar with, know and of course practice. As a female or a woman who runs or intends to run a home...career woman or not...we should all have knowledge about some basic skills like how to cook....if not a chef-like cook (lol) ...you know... make a pleasant looking noodles also you should know how to use a needle and thread purposefully (if not a sewing machine, which we will discuss sometime later).
In sewing, we have what we call temporary and permanent stitches. Temporary stitches are used to temporarily hold a seam or trim in place until it can be permanently sewn, usually with a long running stitch made by hand or machine called a tacking stitch or basting stitch.
Permanent stitches are use to hold a seam or fabric together permanently. They are sturdy, strong and can hold for a long time.
Major Type of Stitches
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Back stitch - a sturdy hand stitch for seams and decoration. It is the strongest hand stitches, it imitates the sewing machine stitches. Back stitches can be use for major hand sewing, to sew a complete dress, blouse or gown.
Basting stitch (or tacking) - for reinforcement or for temporarily holding fabric in place. It is a big running stitch.
Blanket stitch - used to finish an unhemmed blanket.
Hemming stitch (catch stitch)- a type of slip stitch used for inconspicuous hems. you can find them at the end of your pant trousers, gowns and skirts.
Darning stitch- for repairing holes or worn areas in fabric or knitting
Pad stitch - secures two or more layers of fabric together and provide firmness
Running stitch- a hand stitch for seams and gathering. Running stitches are temporary stitches, easy but not very strong.
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Button hole stitch - for reinforcing buttonholes and preventing cut fabric from rave line. It similar to blanket stitch but knotted at the end of each tack.
Embroidery stitch - one or more stitches forming a figure of recognizable look. Majorly use for designing.
Top stitch - used on garment edges such as necklines and hems, helps facings stay in place and gives a crisp edge.
Button Shanks- to tack buttons to shirts, blouses or trousers
Snap and Notions- popularly known as press buttons.
How to pass thread into a needle
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| Double thread |
Step 1: Fold thread into two.
Step 2: Pass folded thread into your needle eye.
Step 3: Extend to desired length and Knot/lock ends
Note: Best use for Button shanks,Back stitches,Running Stitches,Blanket Stitches and Button hole stitch
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| Single thread |
Single thread:
Step 1: Hold tip of thread
Step 2&3: Same as Double passing.
Note: Best use for Hemming Stitch,Basting Stitch,Running stitch,Embroidery stitches.
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