Techniques

Backstitch

Backstitch

Good for making strong seams and finishing off a line of stitches.

Finish a Raw Edge

Finish a Raw Edge

Finish a seam with a zigzag stitch.

Gather Stitch

Gather Stitch

A very handy stitch

Gather Stitch

Gather Stitch

Not to be mistaken with the hand stitch gather.

Invisible Hem

Invisible Hem

This is one of our favourite stitches!

Machine Hems

Machine Hems

Hemming using your sewing machine

Machine Seam

Machine Seam

How to sew a seam using your sewing machine

Oversew

Oversew

This stitch is used to seam edges on easily fraying fabrics.

Running Stitch

Running Stitch

This stitch is mainly used for gathering fabric

Sew a Button

Sew a Button

There are two types of buttons: sew-through and shank buttons

Tacking Stitch

Tacking Stitch

This stitch is used to temporarily hold fabric together

Thread a Bobbin

Thread a Bobbin

Threading your bobbin

Thread a Needle

Thread a Needle

There are three quick and easy methods to thread a needle. We show you how...

Tie a Knot

Tie a Knot

Once you've threaded your needle you need to tie a knot.

Wind a Bobbin

Wind a Bobbin

Wind your bobbin up

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