Stitch Library Videos

Video 1 - Getting Started

Everything you need to know to get started with your first sewing project.

Video 2 - Running Stitch

Running Stitch - the Foundation for Sewing

Video 3 - Back Stitch

Back Stitch – A Functional Favourite

Video 4 - Blanket Stitch

Blanket Stitch - Add an Edge to Your Stitching

Video 5 - Chain Stitch

Chain Stitch - Let's Start a Chain Reaction

Video 6 - French knot

French Knot -Stitching All Tied Up

Video 7 - Needles Threaders & Thimbles

Needles Threaders and Thimbles, Oh My!

Video 8 - Stem Stitch

Stem Stitch - how does your Embroidery Grow?

Video 8 - Detached Chain Stitch

Detached Chain - One Link at a Time

Video 9 - Bullion Knot

Bullion Knot - Wrap up Your Stitches

Video 10 - Seed Stitch

Seed Stitch - Sew, Sew, Sew your Stitches

Video 12 - Fly Stitch

Fly Stitch - What's all the Buzz About?

Video 13 - Threads Threads Glorious Threads

A closer look at some of the wonderful options available for your stitching

Video 14 - Cross Stitch

Stitches that won't make you cranky

Video 15 - Whip Stitch

More than just functional

Video 16 - Herringbone Stitch

Not so fishy stitching

Video 17 - Straight Sttich

As simple as stitching gets

Video 18 - Satin Stitch

A smooth operator.

Video 19 - Transferring Designs

We take a look at ways to get your design onto the fabric

Video 20 - Split Stitch

Split threads, not hairs

Video 21 - Colonial Knot

Knot so hard after all

Video 22 - Feather Stitch

Light and flowing

Video 23 - Scroll Stitch

Combining Loops and Knots

Video 24 - Turkey Rug Knot

Go loopy when you stitch

Video 25 - Beginnings and Endings

To Knot or Not to Knot?

That is the question

Video 26 - Coral Stitch

Get knotted with purpose

Video 27 - Fern Stitch

Create some lovely leaves

Video 28 - Cretan Stitch

Video 29 - Chevron Stitch

Bring some zig-zag to your stitching

Video 30 - Eyelet Stitch

Make holes in your fabric on purpose

Needle Threading Tips

Tips for Success for getting your needle and thread together

Beading on the Flat part 1

Here are 4 ways to get beads onto your fabric

Beading on the Flat part 2

Here are 4 more ways to get beads onto your fabric

Beading on the Edge

4 more ways to add beads, this time with an edge

All About Braids

Dive into the wonderful world of Braids with us

Learning about Fringes

Add colour and movement and a little bit of fun

Add some sparkle with Sequins

Catch the light, catch the moment, catch the eye

So Many Ways to Applique Part 1

From simple to more complex, we look at 12 ways to applique in your stitching

So Many More Ways to Applique 2

Even more ways to add applique in your stitching with 12 more techniques

Trims - the Basics

Trims are everywhere - here is just a taste to whet your appetite

How to use Grommets

Sewing hardware that is functional and decorative

Learn about Eyelets

Putting holes in your sewing with another type of hardware

Metal Snap Fasteners

Some more sewing hardware - keep it together with metal snaps

Plastic Snap Fasteners

Some hardware that's light, quick and easy

Slip Stitch

A classic construction stitch

Ladder Stitch

Ideal for closing a gap on the right side

Make Your Own - Leather Thimble

Make Your Own - Leather Thimble

Stem Stitch - Dylan

A stunning effect with a simple stitch

Stem Stitch - Josie

Craft meets the modern age in a tablet cover

Detached Chain Stitch - Cora

Daisies on a painted t-shirt - craft on!

Detached Chain Stitch - Daisy

A sweet top made a little sweeter

Bullion Knot - Alice

A headband crowned with grub roses

Bullion Knot - Peyton

New sleeves for old

Seed Stitch - Henry

A cute little hedgehog hoodie.

Seed Stitch - Gabrielle

Pastel sprinkles in a bow

Fly Stitch - Dylan Revisited

The Fish gets some scales

Fly Stitch - Katie

A decorative repair for your jeans

Stella - A Tropical Delight

Create your own touch of the Tropics

Leather Coin Purse - Casey

Make a simple coin purse from leather

Cross Stitch - Piet

Uncounted cross stitch

Cross Stitch Project Extension - Piet Tote Bag

A tote bag with cross stitch pocket to display your masterpiece

Cross Stitch - Blossom

Our flowers in thread

Whip Stitch - Dylan Completed

See the finished touch of a protective lining in the embroidered jacket

Whip Stitch - Genevieve

Whipping up a beaded sleeve hem

Herringbone Stitch - Miriam

A simple fix

Herringbone Stitch - Harlow

Upcycling a bag to a bag

Straight Stitch - Lisa

Simple and fast - decorate your t-shirt today

Straight Stitch - Pattie

A simple hem treatment to add a touch of sparkle

Satin Stitch - Robin

A sweet hand-shaped comforter

Satin Stitch - Rennie

Inspired by Mackintosh roses

Fabric Painting - Sephora

Lots of different ways to add colour to your clothes

Split Stitch - Finn

Unisex racing boat shirt

Split Stitch - Russell

A drying bag for your homemade fries

Colonial Knot - Adam

Something for your favourite geek - circuit board t-shirt

Colonial Knot - Rosemary

A little envelope with a Knot garden

Feather Stitch - Hannah

A portable pocket for your phone

Hannah - Construction

See how we put the phone pocket together

Feather Stitch - Lucas

Software for your tablet

Lucas - Construction

Watch the construction of the cushion

Scroll Stitch - Killian

Release the Kracken!

Scroll Stitch - Nami

Gentle waves add interest and texture

Turkey Rug Knot - Lance

Up Up and Away with our Red Balloons

Turkey Rug Knot - Spike

3D soft sculpture pincushion

The Starry Night - Vincent

Recreate an iconic artwork in thread

Upcycled Jeans to Messenger Bag

Take your thread painting and decorate a denim bag

Needle book - Monique

Tidy up your pin cushion and make needle selection easier than ever

Coral Stitch - Brandon

Climb the walls with Coral Stitch

Coral Stitch - Joe

Keep your fingers cool and your coffee hot

Fern Stitch - Diver Daniel

Immerse yourself in Fern Stitch seaweed

Cretan Stitch - Lizzy

Add some sweetness to your kitchen decor

Cretan Stitch - Kevin

Upcycling fun

Chevron Stitch - Jamie

Bands of Chevron Stitch elevate a child's top

Chevron Stitch - Molly

Upsize a too-small top

Eyelet Stitch - Ella

Add a quick splash of colour

Eyelet Stitch - Belinda

A sweet coat hanger cover to protect your clothes

Tiara Day - Diana

Add a little sparkle, Tiara Day and everyday

Fern Stitch Revisited - Danielle

We have another look at what you can do when you take Fern Stitch underwater

Chain and Detached Chain Stitch - Hokusai

Create wearable art with just 2 stitches and 4 colours

Help! There's a hole in my jumper

Winter is here, and when you take our your favourite jumper, sweater or cardigan, there's a hole!

Beaded Top - Callie

Use whip stitch to add beads to your own design

Beaded Dress - Serena

Add several beads at a time with Lazy stitch and give your dress a lift

Beaded Dress - Jessica

Give your dress some real drama with a beaded fringe

Soutache Braid - Melanie

Add some scroll work to your jacket

Fringed Jacket - Sasha

Add colour and movement to your jacket

Sequin Top - Iris

Sparkle and shine in this eye catching sequin top

Applique Top - Adele

A fun way to add texture and dimension

Applique - June

Have a pretty top that is too small? Find a top that fits, and put them together.

Trims - Violet

Refurbish your favourite hat with some new trims

Prom Dress Part 1 - Skye

Start your Prom Dress Adventure with choosing the Pattern and the Fabric

Prom Dress Part 2 - Skye

Construct your dress, with some options for the bodice

Prom Dress Part 3 - Skye

Add to the basic pattern as you make your dress

Prom Dress Part 4 - Skye

Create some special accessories for your special dress

Halloween T-Shirt - Charlotte

Add subtle spooky by adding a sparkly spiderweb to your top

Halloween Onesie - Lune

Go batty with back stitch

Christmas Tree T - Nic

An easy Christmas design that will have you standing out from the crowd

The Shapes of Christmas - Angela

Simple, colourful and educational? Fun easy to make decorations

Christmas Sweater - Kris

Quick and easy, a Not-so-ugly Sweater to make for the Holiday season

Joy - Christmas Slow Stitching

With all the stress and bustle of the holiday season, taking a moment to slow your day with some stitching sounds ideal

Aneira - Holiday Snowflakes

A simple project for decorations for the Holiday Season

Australia Day Cap - Shane

Colonial Knot wattle on a cap

Ashley - Removable Santa Patch

A decoration that's not just for this Christmas

Camille - Sugar Skull T-Shirt

A slow stitch t-shirt Timer

Esme - Valentines Day Favour

Super easy and super sweet

Imogen - St Patrick's Day Cheer

A quick and fun way to add a little green when you don't have that much green in your wardrobe

Easter Bunny Egg Cosy - Bonnie

A fast and fun Easter Project

Mother's Day Special - Elena

Simple, quick and uses up bits from your stash!

Father's Day Special - Marcus

Sweet smelling shoe inserts for Dad's shoes

Halloween - Spooky

Quick, easy, fun. A Ghostly 3D Applique

Halloween - Pepita

A 3D Applique of a Jack-o-Lantern

Thanksgiving - Terrence

A heatmat centre piece

Thanksgiving - Grace

Napkin rings with a Fall feel

Welcome to Koala Stitching Studio

A little bit about us and the things we love to craft

Silk Ribbon Embroidery - Naomi

A small project to test silk ribbon embroidery

Polyester Ribbon Embroidery - Millie

A small project to test polyester ribbon embroidery

Bloopers Reel - Series 1

Enjoy some of our lighter moments in the sewing room

Blooper Reel - Series 2

See some more of the things that didn't quite go to plan in the sewing room

Blooper Reel - Series 3

It doesn't always go to plan, and sometimes we get more help than we need

Tying Up Loose Ends

At the end of a project, tidy up your partly used skeins of thread

Help - put belt loops on pants - Jack

Pants keep falling down? Here's a quick fix

Slow Stitch with Us - Series One Stitches

Pick up your stitching and join us, while listening to some relaxing music.

This piece is worked in Running Stitch, Back Stitch, Blanket Stitch, Chain Stitch and French Knots

Slow Stitch with Us - Series Two Stitches

Join us again for a slow stitching session and listen to some relaxing music as we make a picture with the stitches from Series Two.

This piece is worked in Stem Stitch, Detached Chain Stitch, Bullion Knot, Seed Stitch and Fly Stitch

Slow Stitch with Us - Series Three Stitches

Another slow stitching session using the stitches from Series Three.

This piece is worked in Cross Stitch, Whip Stitch, Herringbone Sttich, Straight Stitch and Satin Sttich

Slow Stitch with Us - Series Four Stitches

Watch a slow stitching session where the stitches inspire a rock pool scene.

This piece is worked in Split Stitch, Colonial Knot, Feather Stitch, Scroll Stitch and Turkey Rug Knot.

Slow Stitch with Us - Series Five Stitches

We create a handy pouch to hold your shopping bags using the stitches from Series Five

This piece is worked in Coral Stitch, Fern Stitch, Cretan Stitch, Chevron Stitch and Eyelet Stitch, with a little Whip stitch thrown in for good measure.

Cheese Box to Trinket Box

An exciting upcycle where we take some food packaging and give it a makeover

We use beading, sequins, applique, braids and fringing

How to Slow Stitch Part 1

Where do I start?

How to Slow Stitch Part 2

What will I make?

Sashiko - Beginning a New Journey

Come explore the amazing world of Sashiko as we start a new journey in stitching

Sashiko - Layla

Practise, practise, practise.

A repeated motif gives the opportunity to practise different elements of Sashiko stitching.

Sashiko - Jacqueline - Working with a Template

Another step in our Sashiko journey, using a purchased template to mark out the design.

Sashiko Bag - Jacqueline

A Japanese Knot Bag, decorated with a Sashiko design.

Sashiko - Claire - No Knots

Take your Sashiko to the next level with no knots

Sashiko Table Runner - Claire

Make your Ginkgo leaves into a self binding table runner

Rachel - mix it up

Mix your stitches and your threads for a new take on Sashiko

Stitch In Timer Series One - 30 Minutes

Our Slow Stitch sample from Series 1 with relaxing music and a handy 30 minute countdown timer

Stitch In Timer 2 - Sydney Harbour Walk

Listen to music while you stitch, letting us keep track of the time for you as we walk from Kirrabilli, across the Sydney Harbour Bridge to the Opera House.

Stitch in Timer 3 - Minnamurra Rainforest

Join us for a stroll through the spectacular Minnamurra Rainforest in Budderoo National Park, Australia