Learn how to create your own buttonholes by hand and give your projects a unique look.
Buttonhole Hand Stitch
intro to stitches
Hand Sewing 101
This tutorial shows you how to get started with hand sewing, from how to knot to how to hold the needle. If you've never used a needle and thread before, youll want to watch this video.
Whip Stitch
The whipstitch, also known as a blanketstitch, is a form of handsewing that helps in finishing edges. It's a decorative but also very functional stitch.
Cross Stitch
This basic hand stitch is essential in embroidery. You'll want to add it to your repertoire.
Back stitch
The back stitch is a great hand stitch to use for adding detail to your designs.
Chain Stitch
Learn how to make this fun, decorative hand stitch. Add some pizazz to that fabric.
Running Stitch
Running stitches are used to make quick seams, to tack things together or to create a fabric gather or ruffle.
Blind Stitch
You don't need a machine to do a nearly invisible blind hem on your projects. We'll show you how you can create the same look by hand.
Basting Stitch
Doing a basting stitch is an essential sewing skill and you will use it for a variety of different purposes. Look at our tutorial for a few examples of the basting stitch