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Stiches & Basting

Learn about different hand stitches including running stitch, back stitch, whip stitch, overcast stitch, and more. Basting stitch technique is also covered. Improve your sewing skills with these essential stitches.

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Stiches & Basting

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  1. Stiches & Basting Aeroll John M. Carreon BSE – TLE III

  2. STICHES • Hand Stitches • Running Stitch • Perhaps the simplest of stitches, the thread runs straight through the fabric without doubling back on itself. Used to join fabric for gathering and mending.

  3. Basting Stitch • Similar to a running stitch with very long stitches. Used as a flexible alternative for pinning and for gathering, it can be pulled out easily.

  4. Back Stitch • A strong stitch, the back stitch is formed by pulling the needle through the fabric, then doubling it back on itself. The needle emerges beyond the stitch just made, and doubles back again for the next stitch

  5. Whip Stitch • A basic over-and-over stitch, can be used to form a hem or seam.

  6. Overcast Stitch • Basically, a whip stitch on the raw edge of fabric, used to finish the edges neatly and prevent fraying.

  7. Cross stitcha.k.a. Catch stitch • Used to finish a hem or tack facings. The thread catches a thread or two on the hem, then on the garment,  crossing itself on each half stitch. Creates a flexible hem with some give.

  8. Button-hole Stitcha.k.a Blanket Stitch • The thread passes under itself on each stitch (forming a half-hitch), binding the edge of the fabric. If the threads are kept tight together, it is  a Button-hole stitch; if spaced out a bit (1/4" to 1/2" apart) it is a Blanket stitch.

  9. Slipstitcha.k.a. Blind Hem • A stitch that is almost invisible from the both sides. The needle passes inside the fold of the hem, then emerges to catch one or two threads, then back into the folded hem for the next stitch.

  10. Swing Tack • A stitch that connects two pieces of a garment while still allowing movement between them. The thread is tacked to one piece of fabric, then a chain knot is made with the thead, similar to a crochet chain. The needle is passed through the last loop of the chain knot to lock it, and that end is then tacked to the other piece of fabric.

  11. ZigZag Stitch A zigzag stitch is a very good way to protect the raw edges of fabric

  12. Straight Stitch A straight stitch is the most common stitch in sewing. It is a simple way to connect two pieces of fabric.

  13. Vertical Hem Stitcha.k.a. Couch Stitch • A stitch that is nearly invisible from the front side. The needle catches two threads in the garment, then passes behind the folded hem to emerge for the next stitch. It then rises vertically to catch two threads in the garment for the next stitch

  14. BASTING • Basting • Basting fabric is an old fashioned trick that tailors use to hold seams in place without pins. It is easy to do, it just takes a little time. Anyone can do that can thread a needle. It is a great way to make adjustments to clothing before sewing a permanent seam. Usually it is used before finishing a seam with a sewing machine but can be used for other applications.

  15. Why should I Baste?There are many reasons to baste. Because basting is a temporary method for holding your fabric in place until you have sewn your permanent stitching, you will use it whenever you need a temporary hold. It also allows you to check the accuracy of fitting a garment or the accuracy of your seams before your final stitching. • Other places that are common for a basting stitch: Two (or three) rows of basting stitches are often used to gather.

  16. 1 - Cut a length of thread about 36 inches long. Thread the one end through the eye of a needle. Knot the farthest end to keep it from slipping through the fabric.

  17. 2 - Hold both sides of fabric together with the outsides facing inward. In this way, all the stitching is hidden from view when fabric is reverted back to being outside out.

  18. 3 - Now poke the needle through the both layers of fabric and pull all the way through until you reach the knot. Now on the same side that the thread came through, move over about a half inch and poke the needle back through the layers.

  19. 4 - Continue threading the needle and thread back and forth through the layers of fabric until the section being connected is finished. Either tie a loose knot or leave a long piece of thread hanging for ease of removal later.

  20. 5 - Now the fabric is ready to be sewn with the sewing machine. No pins will have to be removed and for the most part, you can sew right over the basting line. Once the permanent seam is finished, remove any knots from the basting thread and pull firmly to remove.

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