Hand stitching and Embroidery

Hand stitching is very useful when you do not have access to a sewing machine and when used to decorate fabrics it is called embroidery.

The image below shows examples of different embroidery stitches and their names. Further down the page you will find videos of how to start off and finish your stitching as well as how to do the different types of stitches.

how to thread a needle.mp4

Threading the needle and starting to sew

Casting Off.mp4

Casting off

(when you have finished sewing or are running out of thread)

Running stitch.mp4

Running Stitch

Back stitch.mp4

Back Stitch

cross and star.mp4

Cross & Star Stitch

Blanket stitch.mp4

Blanket Stitch

chain stitch.mp4

Chain Stitch

Lazy daisy.mp4

Lazy Daisy

Looking for a challenge? Try these help sheets for more complex embroidery stitches.

Looking for more ways to embellish your work? Sewing on buttons or beads for example?

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