2. 1.) Back Stitch =Make one running stitch,
then take a back stitch to the beginning
of the first stitch, thus overlapping each
running stitch. Resembles machine
stitching and is used to strengthen a
seam made by hand.
3. 2.) Basting =is quite important in
successful sewing. This is used to hold
fabric temporarily in place, until
permanently stitched.
4. There are four types of basting:
1.) hand basting
2.) machine basting
3.) pin basting
4.) basting edges with an iron
5. 3.) Running Stitch =To make this stitch, push
point of needle in and out of fabric until you
have several stitches on the needle. Hold
fabric taut with left hand, pull the needle
through. Practice until you make fine even
stitches.
6. 4.) Outline Stitch =This stitch is similar to
the back stitch but it is slanted. Make one
slanted backstitch in front of another
letting each one overlap the one before it
just a little bit, until the design is filled.
7. 5.) Blanket Stitch= Put your needle in 1/4
inch from the edge of the fabric, put the
thread under the point of the needle and
pull through.
8. 6.) Catch Stitch= This is used for a flat finish
next to fabric, such as seam binding on a hem.
Hold open hem edge away from you, work
from left to right, Take a stitch in the hem, then
a tiny stitch to the right just beyond edge of
hem with the point of needle to the left. This
makes diagonal lined that cross each other.
9. 7.) Chain Stitch= Insert the needle in and
out of the fabric (as in the running stitch).
Bring the thread under the tip of the
needle while still in the fabric, then pull
the needle through.
10. 7.) Chain Stitch= Insert the needle in and
out of the fabric (as in the running stitch).
Bring the thread under the tip of the
needle while still in the fabric, then pull
the needle through.
