Overcast stitch by hand

Do you know what is a hand overcast seam (also reffered to as whip stitch seam) and how to sew it? This seam is an easy technique used to finish raw edges of fabric. Use a thread and hand needle and go ahead. To learn more, read my blog post.

A Running/ Straight Stitch B Full Back Stitch C Overcast Stitch D Hemming Stitch E Saddle Stitch F Partial Back Stitch

New to hand sewing or just need a little refresher? Here are the most basic and commonly used stitches when hand sewing felt. This is the basic in out stitch taught to most of us as children and is…

I found this stitch in a vintage (1964) Coats & Clarks booklet called "One Hundred Embroidery Stitches"—the illustration is reproduced from ...

The overcast stitch for hand embroidery is made over another thread and resembles a fine cord. It is used for outlines or delicate stems.

This technique wraps thread around the raw edge of the fabric, preventing fibers from unraveling — great for fine fabrics like silk. Learn how today!

OVERLOCK STITCH | No Serger Needed

Wondering blanket stitch step by step with pictures? Then this is your stop. I’ll explain my blanket stitch learning stage.

Slant hemming; vertical hemming; uneven; catch; blind hem; blind catch; overcast; overhand; stitch

This tutorial is for the very versatile whip stitch (also known as the overcast stitch). This one in particular is a great stitch to know how to do because i...

Button hole stiches for hand stitching buttonholes.

Learn how to hand sew an overcast stitch or whipstitch to finish seams, sew with felt, and add an easy decorative edge to fabric.

No matter how smart and modern your sewing machine is, any sewist – be it a beginner or a professional needs to know the hand sewing basics and the main hand sewing stitches. Here is an easy guide to all you need to know about the main hand sewing stitches and ways to learn how to do them.

All these handsewing stitches are similar but they’re not the same! Overhand stitch, overcast stitch, whip stitch and hem stitch – these four stitches are all slanting handsewing stitches. But do you know the difference? Overhand, Overcast, Hem & Whip Stitch – What’s The Difference? Overhand Stitch The overhand stitch is used to sew two … Continue reading Overhand, Overcast, Hem & Whip Stitch – What’s The Difference →

Christina O (오현정)🦇🧵🇰🇷♊️🍉 on Instagram: "🪡 Hand Sewing a Blanket & Overlock Stitch Another way to finish raw edges without a serger? Try the Blanket or Overlock Stitch by hand. Both can be used as decorative & finishing stitches. Do your best to keep the stitches even spaced and finish the stitches with 2-3 knots. This is another great way to finish raw edges for your shirred dresses! #agashibychristinao #handsewing #blanketstitch #handembroidery #overlockstitch #freesewingtips…

With an intricate toothed design, gentle texture, and ability to fasten anything in place, the blanket stitch is a go-to for many embroidery projects. You might have seen it along the edge of an applique or blanket and thought to yourself, I'm no professional sewist. I'll never be able to make something like that! Good news: you couldn't have been more wrong! Though the blanket stitch looks like an expert-level technique, you can learn to do it in minutes with this step-by-step guide on How…

TECHknitting: The BEST way to attach lining fabric to knitting--the OVERCAST STITCH (part 5 of "hand sewing for hand knitters")