Our first series of stitch tutorials is complete.
In this series, we:
- discussed what you need to get started with hand sewing
- learned what we can do with one of the most basic but most used stitches, Running Stitch
- took that one step back, and found how useful Back Stitch is for creating fine outlines
- gave our stitches an edge with Blanket Stitch, good for edges, centres and outlines too
- started a chain reaction with Chain Stitch, as line, as an outline and as a filling stitch
- tied up our stitching with French Knots, which may take a bit of practice, but give great results.
While creating the tutorials and projects, we also did some slow stitching with these stitches, producing a simple sample to showcase some of the ways the stitches can be used. Now this sample can be viewed as a video with relaxing music, as you pick up your own needle, thread and fabric, and create a thing of beauty of your own.
Join us in our creative journey as we explore what the stitches can do without the pressure of producing something.
This video is also available as a 30 minute countdown timer. When you have limited time, set the timer going, set your fingers stitching, and relax without worrying about stitching for too long. The kookaburra will let you know when the time is up.
We hope you enjoy these videos, and find inspiration from our website, tutorials and projects, for making your own pieces.
Join the creative journey and start creating today.
Find all our website tutorials in the Stitch Library here.
See the Stitch Library video Tutorial playlist on YouTube
Find the projects we created using these stitches on our website.