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Hand Sewing Stitches

I am sharing with you the best hand sewing stitches for making clothes by hand. Let me first clarify that there are many hand sewing stitches and combinations of stitches that can be used to make clothing by hand. But I will focus on the three that I have used in the past and two more that are an essential part of finishing a garment by hand.

If you like to learn a bit more about the history of this art form, I have an article that will shed a light on this topic.

The Lost Art of Hand Sewing

The Easiest Hand-Sewing Stitches

My techniques below are not entirely historically accurate, however. If you are seeking stitches for the purpose of historical costume reconstructions please find the best resources at The Met in New York and my personal favourite the Royal School of Needle Work founded in 1872.

hand-sewing stitches

Note: Before you use this stitches wax and cut the thread twice the distance of your thumb to your elbow.

The Running Stitch

I use the running stitch mostly for basting. Although it can be used to sew the sides of loose skirts, pants, and blouses. A running stitch that is done at 1 to 2mm in length is a reasonable stitch to sew a silk blouse, thin linen, or to attach a trim where more than one row of stitches is necessary.

If you are using the running stitch for basting, a 4 to 5mm length is best used. This stitch is very useful to keep things together until a stronger stitch can be used or to make ruffles.

How to make the Running Stitch

Mark the seam allowance with tailor's chalk or erasable pen. Use pins along the seam allowance to keep the fabric from moving.

I will show you how to make an anchor stitch, however, making a knot is perfectly fine.

hand-sewing stitches

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