Hand Sewing Basics
A needle, thread and a handful of stitches will handle most everyday sewing jobs. This course starts with threading the needle.
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Choosing a Hand-Sewing NeedleBeginner10 minHow to Thread a NeedleBeginner5 minMeasuring and Cutting ThreadBeginner5 minStarting and Finishing KnotsBeginner15 minHow to Use a ThimbleBeginner10 minChoosing Thread That Matches the FabricBeginner10 minHow to Sew Without PuckeringBeginner10 minSecuring the Start and End of a SeamBeginner10 minPressing Seams and Folds SafelyBeginner15 minWorking with Woven, Knit, Thick and Delicate FabricsBeginner10 minChoosing the Right Hand StitchBeginner10 min
Essential stitches
Running StitchBeginner15 minBackstitchBeginner20 minBasting (Tacking)Beginner15 minSlip StitchBeginner20 minLadder StitchConfident Beginner20 minBlind Hem StitchConfident Beginner30 minWhipstitchBeginner15 minOvercast StitchBeginner15 minBlanket StitchConfident Beginner25 minCatch Stitch (Herringbone)Confident Beginner25 minSewing on a ButtonBeginner20 minReinforcing a SeamBeginner20 minDarningConfident Beginner40 minGathering StitchesBeginner20 minHooks, Eyes and SnapsConfident Beginner25 minPatching by HandConfident Beginner45 min
Everyday projects
Sew on a Loose or Missing ButtonBeginner20 minMend a Split SeamBeginner20 minFix a Popped Seam in a Stretchy GarmentConfident Beginner25 minHand-Hem a Pair of TrousersConfident Beginner90 minMend a Small HoleConfident Beginner40 minSecure a Loose LiningConfident Beginner40 minSew a Patch onto a GarmentBeginner45 minMake a Simple Drawstring PouchConfident Beginner2 hours