Hand-Sewing | Basic Stitches and Techniques

Hand-sewing is used very frequently in DIY projects so here are some basic stitches and techniques for beginners.

These are the techniques shown:
1. Securing a Knot 0:06
2. Running Stitch 0:47
3. Tying Off 1:55
4. Back-Stitch 2:44
5. Blanket Stitch 3:48

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[NuttyCrafter]

These are the techniques shown:
1. Securing a Knot 0:06
2. Running Stitch 0:47
3. Tying Off 1:55
4. Back-Stitch 2:44
5. Blanket Stitch 3:48

[loualcaraz]

Thank you. I’m a 65 year old man and I am recently widowed. my wife took care of these things for me. Today I discovered I had a hole in the pocket of my favorite pants. Now thanks to your video I was able to fix it myself even though I’d give the world to have my wife here fixing it for me.

[Purpleiris]

This video is pure genius. First the colored threads on a dark cloth so easy to see. Second, the text provided explanation for each stitch. Great for those who are deaf or hard of hearing. Every stitch shown was explained so well. Thank you!

[FeloniousAngel]

Now THIS is a proper beginners sewing tutorial. These stitches are literally the only thing I remember about 7th grade home economics.

[laurak]

I like the bare-bones-no-nonsense approach of this tutorial. It helps the viewer focus on the lesson. I don't own a sewing machine, and I have things to mend and patches to apply. This is the best hand sewing video I've been able to find. Thank you.

[Sacra]

this helped me a lot, thank you. and thank you so much for not doing some 20 second intro and trying to sell yourself out throughout the video. just a basic tutorial, like how youtube used to be.

[Justme]

My regular seamstress went out of business during Covid. 😢Now I have to learn to do my own altering without a sewing machine. This video is VERY helpful! Thank you!

[xXAnniLuvsYhuXx]

Omg after watching so many "how to sew" videos on YouTube as a beginner, I can hands on my heart say this is the only video that has enabled me to master the sewing basics in less than half an hour (having previously never sewed before!!)
Thank you so much! I honestly cannot thank you enough!

[lunawolflotus]

Im starting to make doll cloths and just these three is helping so much! Thanks!

[Link]

This is impossible with manhands.
EDIT: This is not impossible with manhands.

[catperson]

Thank you so much I successfully stitched together a hand towel I made out of my bath towel that had holes in it 🙏

[thesleepinggiant]

*What is this sorcery?!* The first tip, how to tie the knot by rolling your thumb & finger - I was like, huh? Then I tried it myself, and it worked every time! mind... blown. lol

[tracysmith]

Great tutorial!! I not only appreciate the simple and concise demonstration, I appreciate that you used black fabric and different colors of thread!! Finally a tutorial that is easy to see the thread separately from the fabric!!!! Makes all the difference!! Thank you!!!!

[lianawilliams]

This actually is the best video ive found at explaining every stitch and doesn't have tons of talking👍🏾

[penbeatssword]

I've just gone from 0 knowledge to being able to do 3 different types of stitches! Messy stitches but still! XD Thank you! :P

[givememorefree]

I'm ready to take on making those facemasks now.

[robertmedlen]

Thanks so much! 44yr old guy here learning to see on a machine, but there are some things that are just better by hand. Just finished modifying some uncomfortable shoulder straps on my backpack and used the blanket stitch to repair what I cut out.

Saved this to my sewing play list and I’ve referenced it several times already. Thanks again!!

[Seffica]

This is a fantastic tutorial. The use of different contrasting colours worked so well. I will give this a try on some scraps of cloth. Thank you!

[CathodeRayDude]

thank you so much for this video, i'm a total beginner and other tutorials were baffling me. shooting this without long intros and narrative was the right choice. <3

[LThomas]

I really appreciate that each stitch is given context; as a beginner it has been difficult to know which stitch to use when for me. I've watched other tutorials and tried things out but without any idea of what stitches to use where I just felt kinda lost in the process. This helped a lot! Thanks ☺️