How to sew with needle and thread

The correct size and type of sewing machine needle is essential to produce a good quality stitch, they can literally make or break your stitching.

04.20.2016 0845 Although I do enjoy using a sewing machine to stitch together projects, I initially learned how to hand sew as a child. Hand sewing isn’t as daunting as it sounds, alth…

Learn how to thread a needle, how to end a stitch, how to tie a knot in thread, how to use a thimble, how to hand sew a seam, and also types of hand stitching.

At Sew Modern Bags we bring you lots of fabulous sewing patterns each week. However, now and again we come across a training video or photo tutorial that we

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Learn these basic hand sewing stitches that every beginner needs to know. So useful for a variety of sewing projects. Includes step-by-step tutorial for running stitch, back stitch, blanket stitch, flat catch stitch, whip stitch, running basting stitch, chain stitch, and more! Basic Sewing Stitches | Sewing 101 | Hand stitching Techniques | Mending a hole in fabric | Repair clothes | Mending clothes by hand

(Image courtesy of http://0.tqn.com/d/diyfashion/) With our focus being upon obtaining a Sewing Kit this week, I thought it would be most helpful to review some basic stiches. (Image courtesy of http://www.sewdresses.com/) Okay, so you see the stitches, when and what do you use them for? Check out these links for more information! http://www.alternative-windows.com/stitches.htm http://cyberseams.com/article/105045/basics/how_to_sew_by_hand_basic_stitches.html…

In this tutorial, I will show you some tricks on how to thread a needle for hand sewing and embroidery and how to tie a knot. It will be useful not only for people who are just learning to sew and don’t yet know how to thread a needle but also for people who are experienced in sewing and learned to thread a needle 30 years ago. It seems so easy to thread a needle. You just push the thread right through the needle’s eye and that’s it. Yet you have to do it so often and it is so frustrating at…

If you work on a variety of sewing projects, most likely you are stitching with different types of needles. Did you know that five SCHMETZ needle types are color coded for easier identification? I know I can hear you now... you can't read the needle size on the shank. Sorry to say, you are not alone. Yes, dig out that magnifying glass. Sew SCHMETZ! Rhonda www.SCHMETZneedles.com

Threading a needle is a beginner skill that every wannabe sewist needs to figure out before anything else. Luckily, not only can we help you learn the basics of how to thread a needle, but there are resources below to assist anyone just getting started on their sewing journey.