Basting stitch

When does 1+1 = 1? When you're basting two layers together! Lear: how to determine if your sewing machine has a basting stitch, when to use the stitch in sewing projects, and why hand basting is sometimes best.

If you've sewn a garment before, you may have encountered a basting stitch. And, if you keep sewing, you'll be sure to use it with most projects. Basting is a fundamental sewing technique because it's so useful. Even better, it's a very easy stitch to sew. In this post and video, I'll talk about wha

This how to sew tutorial provides the photographic step-by-step process to implement a variety of the six most common basic hand stitches.

A basting stitch is a long, easily removable, temporary running stitch. It's used to ease, gather or temporarily hold two fabrics together.

DJ8- The hand basting/ sewing of suit jacket. Lots of hand stitching are done on areas that need to stay down or areas that need firmness. One example is the pad stitches done on the lapel which creates firmness and curved shapes.

Sometimes you need some help. And sometimes you just need some temporary help. Help to hold things together until they get the final approval (fitting). Or help to hold things together perfectly li…

Basting stitch

Using a basting stitch can can help in many ways! Continue for 4 different stitches and how they can help you on your next sewing project!

A basting stitch is a long, easily removable, temporary running stitch. Its used to ease, gather or temporarily hold two fabrics together.

Mset Fashion Design on Instagram: "How to sew a blanket stitch: A blanket stitch is a simple and decorative stitch often used for finishing edges of fabric or creating a neat hem. 1. Thread the needle and tie a small knot at the end. 2. Make a loop with the first stitch and pass needle under the loop over fabric edge as shown in the tutorial, I like to do this twice for a neat first stitch. 3. To sew the first stitch, insert the needle a stitch length away from the start point and…

Hand sewing is the first skill you must acquire when learning how to sew. So if you're itching to start your sewing projects, get a load of this one first!

Hand sewing is one of oldest art in dressmaking. There are many stitches you can use to accomplish your sewing activity. You can use tacking, hemming stitch, overcast stitch, back stitch, running stitch, darning, slip stitch or buttonhole stitch to...

Close up of the beautiful basting stitches for a bespoke jacket

Anaïs | Sewing Addict and Pattern Designer on Instagram: "I simply love the look of ruched fabric. It’s a simple technique and gives your garment a whole lot of flair ✨🌸 At first I didn’t know about the 2-line method, but it’s a true gamechanger. Are you doing ruching with one or 2 basting stitches? . . #sewing #sewingtips #sewinghacks #learntosew"

Basting stitches are essential for garment making, bagmaking and more. Learn how the humble basting stitch can make all your sewing look professional, when to use a basting stitch and how to make basting stitches. #sewingbeginner #learntosew

Learn what is a basting stitch, how to do it by hand or on a sewing machine, and the difference between even and uneven basting stitches.

Keya on Instagram: "I start off with a basting stitch, so that the entire flat fell seam is even #sewing #sewingtutorial #sewinglove #sew #bastingstitch #flatfelledseam"