Hand Sewing Tutorial (RIGHT HANDED): Backstitching

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  • @Maddie9185
    @Maddie9185 2 ปีที่แล้ว +480

    No wonder cloths were expensive before sewing machines were invented. Imagine doing a whole outfit this way.

    • @Name-ps9fx
      @Name-ps9fx 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +67

      They had a lot more time back in those days...no internet, no radio, no concerts 7 days a week....just work, home, and friends. Real friends, not "FaceBook" friends.

    • @R.Oates7902
      @R.Oates7902 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

      Going back even farther, no electricity! Imagine that!

    • @kellyvaters1689
      @kellyvaters1689 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

      Not all sewing was done with the steady back stitch. For long stretches of fabric which would not be strained while wearing (such as skirt side seams below the hip), it was common to use a running stitch which allowed for multiple stitches to be sewn in one motion, with backstitches only occasionally as well as each end of the seam.

    • @Hinderless14
      @Hinderless14 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      ​@@Name-ps9fxand you can sew while talking

    • @gwenculver1040
      @gwenculver1040 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Ikr. I’m learning how to do this to make a lining for a bag I crocheted. I can’t imagine doing this for an entire outfit. Especially one that has so much fabric like old clothes do. Those massive skirts would take ages for me to make

  • @debo4706
    @debo4706 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1028

    People that say it annoying to hand stitch are crazy ,it’s relaxing and addictive. You teach it so well ,great video.

    • @ruhi_neet1864
      @ruhi_neet1864 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

      I agree but stiching straight is so hard

    • @gamesinfoprofile
      @gamesinfoprofile 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

      YES! It's like popping bubblewrap but at the end, instead of having a wasted sheet of plastic, you have a new item.

    • @nitya5529
      @nitya5529 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      So true , it's very therapeutic for me.

    • @racqueltomlinson9769
      @racqueltomlinson9769 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      To each, their own.

    • @TheRoadhammer379
      @TheRoadhammer379 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +24

      I am a long haul trucker, I haul steel and other flatbed commodities so my clothing gets a beating. I don't have room for a sewing machine in the truck so I hand stitch... a lot 😂. I put on music or a show on the TV and just sew up holes, sew patches and I have been known to taper and hem some of my jeans, all with hand stitches.

  • @juliebarnett9812
    @juliebarnett9812 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    When I i was young, I i hated hand stitching. Now? I love it. Thank you, Grandma! 🧵

  • @cyndifoore7743
    @cyndifoore7743 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3427

    This is the stitch used before the creation of the sewing machine when clothes were made by hand. It’s a very strong stitch and looks beautiful when done.

    • @janetoler7938
      @janetoler7938 2 ปีที่แล้ว +58

      @Cindi Foore That was the second stitch my mother taught me to use when I started making doll clothes.

    • @scootermom1791
      @scootermom1791 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      Only if you don't sew crookedly like I do. 😳

    • @alexandersmith4731
      @alexandersmith4731 ปีที่แล้ว +73

      @@scootermom1791 to be fair, I've done crooked sewing on machines too, takes a lot of practice for both hahah

    • @scootermom1791
      @scootermom1791 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      @@alexandersmith4731 "sew" true.... ha-ha! Couldn't resist that one. 🙂

    • @maryalexander7913
      @maryalexander7913 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Is

  • @IKingRonin
    @IKingRonin 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Thousands of years of sewing skills all put into a 5 minute video
    Cheers

  • @paulinewqi
    @paulinewqi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    Remember that in school, we didn't have sewing machines, so, we were all taught the backstitch. We hand stitched blouses, skirts, aprons. Every line of stitching was inspected, must be straight and even, else undo every stitch to redo..
    I enjoyed every needle work class...it was like foundation of my sewing background

    • @georgebeckons539
      @georgebeckons539 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      That sounds really nice because those skills aren't taught in schools anymore. I wish I could've been taught in school but at least there's youtube.

    • @paulinewqi
      @paulinewqi 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @georgebeckons539 new life teacher is now TH-cam...but must use one's discretion...💝

  • @ElTiano21
    @ElTiano21 3 ปีที่แล้ว +496

    Nothing more satisfying than a tutorial video that goes straight to the point without long-winded, boring introductions that make you lose interest in the video from the very beginning before you even get to learn something. GREAT JOB!! This is a great video!

    • @sewncompany
      @sewncompany  3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      Thank you!! I really don’t like it when TH-camrs talk about nothing for 10 min. Glad you appreciated this!

    • @chuzzthefuzz1908
      @chuzzthefuzz1908 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      So true! Long-winded, totally irrelevant introductions madden me but you just get into it and give us what we need.

    • @Rita_unteathered
      @Rita_unteathered 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I agree wholeheartedly..

    • @Madonnalitta1
      @Madonnalitta1 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      My thoughts exactly.

  • @luismiguellopez4004
    @luismiguellopez4004 ปีที่แล้ว +103

    I have two engineering degrees. This has always been an obscure wizardry to me that only a few chosen ones could understand. Thanks for the video!!!

    • @sewncompany
      @sewncompany  ปีที่แล้ว +14

      You’re welcome! My father is an engineer and having his perspective has helped me with my sewing.

    • @jeanie8831
      @jeanie8831 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Everyone has a specialty. For me it's sewing and being a nurse. Sewing can be fun.

  • @hanananah
    @hanananah 3 ปีที่แล้ว +934

    As a leftie I'm appreciative of the (RIGHT HANDED) label. When I was first learning I would always hold my fabric the same orientation as everyone else and could not for the life of me figure out why I was struggling so much. Once it hit me that I just had to turn it around I felt so silly. Story of my life though: learning to tie my shoes was a journey.

    • @sewncompany
      @sewncompany  3 ปีที่แล้ว +78

      You’re welcome! Did you see the (LEFT HANDED) version?

    • @user-mv9tt4st9k
      @user-mv9tt4st9k 3 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      Fellow leftie, here. I had similar experiences learning to hand sew, embroider, or crochet.
      @Sewn Company: Oh my goodness... you did a left-handed version. How wonderful.

    • @sewncompany
      @sewncompany  3 ปีที่แล้ว +65

      @@user-mv9tt4st9k yes! All my tutorials have a left and right handed versions 🙌🏻🎉💗

    • @saritshull3909
      @saritshull3909 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      I still can't knit and I strongly suspect it's because of the LHS RHS situation

    • @chrisberry9017
      @chrisberry9017 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@saritshull3909 Please give it another go with the necessary guidance - life would be so much poorer in my experience, we’re it not for knitting and crocheting!

  • @slartimus
    @slartimus 2 ปีที่แล้ว +386

    Oh, wow. _Technically,_ I already knew how to backstitch, but keeping my stitch line even and straight has often eluded me. The tip about the tail being halfway between where the needle goes in and comes out just absolutely _blew my mind_ for how much simpler it was than I had expected. I haven't actually tried it out myself yet, but a big preemptive thank you!

  • @crystalbrenneman9314
    @crystalbrenneman9314 3 ปีที่แล้ว +600

    What a beautiful and functional stitch. And thankyou for immediately starting your tutorial without the usual annoying 5 minute rambling that we have to endure with so many other videos. Great job!

    • @sewncompany
      @sewncompany  3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      You’re welcome! Glad it was helpful and to the point!! Thanks for your comment. Happy sewing!

    • @sirmixalot3332
      @sirmixalot3332 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Right! I’m liking and subscribing because I appreciate her no nonsense, no filler approach. I may finally learn a thing or two!

    • @PetroicaRodinogaster264
      @PetroicaRodinogaster264 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I agree with the other two comments…much better than the ones with the *I wanna be a star* videos we see.

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      @NecroSerpentQueen 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

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  • @Mimi44892
    @Mimi44892 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    No music at all (it's super disturbing go me😅), no unnecessary long introduction, and great explanation! That's the perfect video for me!!
    I've actually watched that video last year and I came back to say that I became addicted to hand stitching because of you and I'm greatly advancing in my hobby.
    So thank you! ✨✨

  • @Mari-it2de
    @Mari-it2de 3 ปีที่แล้ว +710

    wow i went to school for fashion and I grasped more from this than my entire freshman year😭 so helpful and straightforward thanks for sharing❤️👏🏾

    • @sewncompany
      @sewncompany  3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      ☺️ so glad it was helpful!! ❤️🪡🎉

    • @dshe8637
      @dshe8637 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      They didn't teach you to sew?!

    • @Mari-it2de
      @Mari-it2de 2 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      @@dshe8637 nope. my fashion classes were sadly very little hands-on, we were held responsible for “learning by ourselves” at home then applying it in class which was almost 100% TH-cam based..I can count on one hand the amount of times we had a hands-on demonstration like by our professors that’s why I left and continued to be self-taught from home lol

    • @oceanlawnlove8109
      @oceanlawnlove8109 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@Mari-it2de damn that fashion school don't sound that good lmao but tbh they probably just expect you to know basic sewing if you're getting into a fashion class

    • @Eduardo_Espinoza
      @Eduardo_Espinoza 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Math in higher Ed. can also just be TH-cam & homework.

  • @ambermalpas2443
    @ambermalpas2443 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    I love your comment ‘as alway remember to sit up straight etc etc’. A lot of crafter get in the moment and forget to sit up straight etc. It was a great reminder and your voice is so calming and gentle 😊

  • @c0rpsecr0iX
    @c0rpsecr0iX 3 ปีที่แล้ว +196

    Bring backs all memories when I was in elementary and high school. We have this kind of subject, we made apron, shorts and bags all in hand Sewing!

    • @007lovediamonds6
      @007lovediamonds6 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same here tea cosy handkerchiefs cushion covers and table cloths ect ect

    • @AR_HUB663
      @AR_HUB663 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Mee toooo
      From kerala
      Crocheting
      Sewing
      Embroidry
      From 5th standrd to 8 std

    • @mutiyangpilingbabae9207
      @mutiyangpilingbabae9207 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      We are the same here

    • @rannielaayumi2445
      @rannielaayumi2445 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Home Economics or TLE. Sa pinas yarn? Hehe

    • @alexandral6997
      @alexandral6997 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Nice! We never had home economics in school, although I believe it is very important!

  • @splendidserenity1721
    @splendidserenity1721 2 ปีที่แล้ว +102

    I'm teaching myself how to sew in order to one day teach my 7 yr old daughter how to sew as well because she wants to be a fashion designer 😍 this tutorial was simple and to the point. Thank you so much 💕

    • @madeline569
      @madeline569 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      This is so sweet i wish my mother did the same for me when I was younger. Your child is so lucky to have a mother like you!

  • @yasmeenkendall6605
    @yasmeenkendall6605 3 ปีที่แล้ว +923

    This is the best, most detailed instruction on historical sewing I have ever found. Thank you for posting these videos!

    • @sewncompany
      @sewncompany  3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      I am so humbled!! And really excited you got something from it!! You’re welcome and Happy sewing!

    • @pinhead2098
      @pinhead2098 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sewncompanyhow much would u charge to send me a hand sewn plain black t shirt?

    • @luismiguellopez4004
      @luismiguellopez4004 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@sewncompanyI'm from the future, I'm here to join myself to that collective thank you!

  • @laurenferro3929
    @laurenferro3929 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    So I'm a newbie when it comes to sewing , and I'm also about to be a new grandma and I wanted to make my newborn grandson his own baby blanket until I realized I don't know how to sew.... 😅 So I watched MANY sewing " how to's ", and they were just not helping. Then I found this video and found it to be very easy to follow ... so I'm about to start my baby blanket, and we'll see how it turns out. I'll post pics when done. Thanks for your video 😊

  • @alanstevens949
    @alanstevens949 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7424

    I stopped the video at 34 seconds. I learned like 3 things. Nothing more annoying than a ten minute introduction saying nothing like most videos. Of course I saw the whole thing. Nice job!

    • @sewncompany
      @sewncompany  3 ปีที่แล้ว +546

      I’m so glad it was helpful! Thank you for letting me know!

    • @heatherberry7498
      @heatherberry7498 3 ปีที่แล้ว +138

      Amen Alan Stevens! 🙌 Hand stitchers don’t waste no time! 😀☺️🙌

    • @catherinejustcatherine1778
      @catherinejustcatherine1778 3 ปีที่แล้ว +84

      I appreciate the spoiler. I sifted through the instructions, it looks like a thorough delineation of the backstitch, ideal for beginners, or people honestly wanting to understand the logistics of tidy,controlled precision stitches.
      With the narrators soothing voice and slow clear movements, it seems a great thing to watch & listen to as I sew my own way. I will not be surprised if I learn something.

    • @judyanne3563
      @judyanne3563 3 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      I like the way you didn't yack alot. You got right to the point. Thank you for sharing

    • @ashinthadesilva2662
      @ashinthadesilva2662 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Plot twist..

  • @mhan6601
    @mhan6601 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Just what i needed. Looked up how to sew and got machine tutorials.

  • @FreehandlyMadeAuCrochet
    @FreehandlyMadeAuCrochet 3 ปีที่แล้ว +221

    I'm hand stitching my blocks by hand for a baby's blanket. Hand Stitching Quilts is a lost art and I want to do it 100% by hand to include the Quilting detail once the blanket pieces are put together. Thank you for this tutorial. I think this stitch will make my blanket squares stronger!

    • @sewncompany
      @sewncompany  3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      What a wonderful project!! I’m so glad this will be helpful. I would also recommend this stitch too for piecing: th-cam.com/video/3pRtOLrzheg/w-d-xo.html Happy Sewing!!

    • @SpectralK
      @SpectralK 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      My grandmomma used to hand stitch quilts all the time. It really is a lost art! My momma also sews too, but she's never sewn quilts. She'd sewn clothes and crochets. I've learned from my mom how to crochet and how to sew and crochet as well! It's so relaxing. :) I'm also crocheting a baby blanket at the moment!

  • @mikesrandomchannel
    @mikesrandomchannel 2 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    The tip about the tail bisecting the distance is just gold, loving your videos they are so clear and well-narrated.

  • @promnesiac
    @promnesiac 3 ปีที่แล้ว +135

    I am embarking on my first ever sewing, and I am SO HAPPY this video exists! Thank you so very much.

    • @sewncompany
      @sewncompany  3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Wonderful!! You’re welcome! Happy Sewing!!

    • @melanielee4389
      @melanielee4389 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi!! Lol super late comment but I’m just about to start my own embark, how was your journey?? After two years haha.

  • @auntoneyofuntease6704
    @auntoneyofuntease6704 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    How does TH-cam know that I know how to sew? I never watch or search for anything related to sewing. But I did watch and find the information useful.😊😊😊

  • @esmeraldaacquah7501
    @esmeraldaacquah7501 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    😘🥰You went straight at it. Not wasting time at all and teaching us the needed. Thanks a lot!❤️

  • @alexpennie
    @alexpennie ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm on military deployment with no access to seamstress, just got promoted and i'll be doing this to sew on my new rank patches! Thanks!!

    • @sewncompany
      @sewncompany  ปีที่แล้ว

      Congratulations! This is a good one and also check out my felling aka hem stitch video too. That stitch is really helpful for sewing on patches too.

  • @maxhuang6990
    @maxhuang6990 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I learned this in 4th grade. We were taught a whole bunch but this stitch made an impression on me because it was the easiest, most beautiful, and the strongest. We had to make a Knapsack bag and a doll and I used this stitch for them.

  • @AzuraFallen
    @AzuraFallen หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I hated sewing class in school but I love jewellery making and fashion styling so it never made sense why I had such a hard time back then.
    Either I had a bad teacher or was just too much of a mopey teenager, because all the avoidance around stitching vanished once I followed this. Thank you so much, I've just learnt a new valuable skill - actually life changing ❤

    • @sewncompany
      @sewncompany  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@AzuraFallen you’re welcome and thank you for sharing this! it’s really rewarding to know how much this has inspired you. ❤️

  • @beth7873
    @beth7873 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Excellent tutorial! I took a machine sewing class a few years ago. When I was done, I gave away my sewing machine. I still wanted to sew. Glad I found your channel. Also glad there's no distracting background music in this video. Thanks again.

    • @sewncompany
      @sewncompany  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You’re welcome! Happy (hand) sewing!

  • @Pinkielover
    @Pinkielover ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I need to hem pants,, for the past how many months I've been using duct tape on the inside of the pants to keep it secure because I don't know how to sew.. this video helped me a lot. finally cut it and hemd it with this stitch, came out good.. I used to give my pants to my mother she always handled it. And always insisted. her do it... anyway, she passed a few years ago and now I must learn. Most the time I wear shorts. I wish she taught me how to do it, but this video did a great job at helping me learn , i've watched other videos, but I could never get it correctly. You did it nice and easy.. thank you

  • @kalielane3847
    @kalielane3847 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Thank goodness there are people who still teach like amazing teachers your institutions just helped me make a set of Valentine’s Day wrist cuffs with red and pink hearts and a red bow to tie them off!

  • @antikoerper256
    @antikoerper256 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Essential skill. My mother used to sew a lot. Me - I couldnt master it but this helps a lot. Thanks!

  • @chuzzthefuzz1908
    @chuzzthefuzz1908 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    For someone like me (a bit of a doofus at sewing), your video is perfect - clear instructions without being patronising. Thank you!

  • @northernbelle7020
    @northernbelle7020 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh! Bless you! I’ve wanted to sit and see without my machine. Thank you so much!

  • @breerushi
    @breerushi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    This is AMAZING, the best back stitch tutorial I have ever seen! I picked it up like *that*. Showed my project to my mom and she thought I had done them on a sewing machine! I'm very grateful and enjoying hand stitching again, thank you!

  • @Drew_Pearson
    @Drew_Pearson หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I really like how you explained this - I feel like it "stuck" this time. I learned some basic hand stitching (like this backstitch) when I was a little kid but have completely forgotten...this video is absolutely perfect. I'm starting to watch some of your other videos now too and noticed you do a right AND left handed version for each - how cool!

  • @javagirl54
    @javagirl54 3 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    LOVE this tutorial! I’m working on handmade fabric-covered journals and I wanted to add stitching, but was reluctant to haul out my sewing machine which I’m still just learning to use, and this tutorial was perfect timing! Thank you so much for sharing!

    • @sewncompany
      @sewncompany  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      What a cool project! So glad this was helpful! I have others on this channel that may be helpful to you as well. Happy sewing!

  • @samimoon3806
    @samimoon3806 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    your voice is perfect for tutorials and the way you don't talk about sewing for fifteen minutes without teaching anything is perfect thank you!

  • @amechealle5918
    @amechealle5918 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I have two sewing machines and an overlock. I prefer hand stitching, I find sewing a new pattern by hand helps me feel the design better. Clothing, quilts etc all hand stitching. my Grandmother made countless quilts that won awards each time she placed them at the county fair. Every quilt was pieced and quilted by hand. Great memories learning from her. 💕

    • @sewncompany
      @sewncompany  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What a beautiful sentiment about connection to your grandmother. I agree so much that hand sewing allows a better understanding of the design! Thank you for your thoughtful comment. Happy sewing! 💗

  • @karlyross2871
    @karlyross2871 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My mother got me a brand new sewing machine for my birthday this year so I can make my own cosplays! I'm starting here, to kind of help with my very poor fine motor skills and this video was very helpful. Hopefully I'll be sewing soon!

  • @worldofwonder.subforasub3209
    @worldofwonder.subforasub3209 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I finally found a channel that was helpful, I want to start a hair supplies business that makes bows, scrunchies, etc but no video has been good and this is the best tutorial I’ve ever seen! TYSM! I subbed

  • @thehobbyzoo6124
    @thehobbyzoo6124 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am saving your videos so I can reference them over and over and over thank you

  • @shellsbellswac1
    @shellsbellswac1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Thank you so much for going so slow and in depth. I thought the back of my fabric looked so terrible but I think this will help me get my hand-stitching a lot more clean. Thank you!!

  • @Krysthalenz
    @Krysthalenz หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Was thought to hand sew as a child,I still know understand to used a sewing machine,so I used my hand to repair a tear or other sewing on clothes sometimes,but I am also glad to learn new hand sewing techniques.

  • @saengding
    @saengding 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Thank you so much for this amazing tutorial.
    It's so detailed and easy to follow.
    I'm all thumbs and also can't stay focused for a long time but thanks to your video I was able to save my outfit for the day~

    • @sewncompany
      @sewncompany  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      You’re welcome!! Yay for saving your outfit!! 🎉💗

  • @dispirited_official
    @dispirited_official ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You, my lady are amazing. I have been wanting to sew for years and I got a machine in may 2022. I live in Belgium and sewing classes are not easy to find here in my country. After hours of despair and crying trying to figure this thing out have I nearly given up sewing. And now I just fixed a hole in a pair of leggings using this method. I thank you so much for bringing me and my sewing dreams hope! 😊

  • @taylorbaysinger
    @taylorbaysinger 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wow, so glad I found this. I am new to stitching and had no idea I've been sewing backwards (right to left as a right-handed person), lol! Thank you for the wonderful tutorial!

  • @sarahrickman6609
    @sarahrickman6609 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My grandma Elsie taught me this yrs and yrs ago and I forgot. Then today I was shown a basic stitching and how to tie it off and I got so excited because what I had sewn actually stayed together. It has opened up a whole new world to me! Its exciting!

  • @sun7siren
    @sun7siren ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I’m a newbie to sewing and this tutorial has been super helpful! I’ll definitely use this stitch technique for all of my projects from now on. I did invest in a decent sewing machine but the noise and the speed gives me the worst sensory overload. Hand sewing is definitely more therapeutic and I feel like I’m in more control when I can directly place the individual stitches. Thank you so much for a great tutorial!

  • @stroberimik
    @stroberimik 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    thank you so much for this! i wanted to get into stitching things like fixing my old clothes i don't wear anymore and this one helped me.

  • @cptsil90221
    @cptsil90221 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you very much for taking the time to share your knowledge of this stitching process through this video. I truly appreciate it.
    I've dropped 1.5 sizes in the last year and have been dreading the idea of having to pay $100s to taylor all my shirts.
    Your kindness to share your knowledge is saving this dad lots of $$$ that now can go towards my wife and son arriving Feb '22 ❤️

    • @sewncompany
      @sewncompany  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m so glad that it helps you save money! Look around on the channel for some other tutorials that will also be helpful for re-stitching seams on shirts. Specifically the Felled seam tutorials should be helpful to you. Congratulations on your growing family!

  • @literallywhoareyou6203
    @literallywhoareyou6203 ปีที่แล้ว

    this is the bestttt easiest tutorial i’ve watched. ty😭

  • @kimesquadra7358
    @kimesquadra7358 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    thank you for this! i can finally thrift my old clothes

    • @sewncompany
      @sewncompany  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wonderful!! You’re welcome!

  • @katzwhite5962
    @katzwhite5962 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Neat stitching, very well explained and very therapeutic to watch. I'm having very challenging times in my life and videos like this are a godsend. They really do help my mental health. So thank you very much.👍🏿🙏🏿UK 🇬🇧

    • @sewncompany
      @sewncompany  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So glad this is therapeutic. I hope the other videos are also helpful. Sending you connection and peace as you ride this challenging time. You are not alone. ❤️

  • @jodyjohnsen
    @jodyjohnsen ปีที่แล้ว

    I love yo hand stitch. Nothing unwinds the wind after a long day of work better than a hand sewing project. I make clothing, repair upholstery invisibly, make gloves, adjust men’s jackets to fit women - anything I want done is better by hand.

  • @SKZ.Biased
    @SKZ.Biased 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Hello ma'm, I am 14 (soon 15) and I love sewing though our sewing machine doesn't work well and I thought about hand sewing which sounds hard, but when I came across your channel I realised its much easier.
    My dream is to be an orthodontist and a fashion designer as an extra job. I also subscribed to your amazing channel ❤❤

    • @sewncompany
      @sewncompany  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That is so awesome! Happy sewing! 💖

    • @SKZ.Biased
      @SKZ.Biased 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@sewncompany ❤❤

    • @paulinewqi
      @paulinewqi 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @SKZ.Biased I really hope that your dreams will come true in your life...
      Just focus and work hard
      As a Chinese, we say...JIAYIU!!!

    • @SKZ.Biased
      @SKZ.Biased 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@paulinewqi OMG I FORGOT ABT THIS COMMENT HAHHAHAAHHA
      I DONT EVEN WANNA BE AN ORTHODONTIST OR A FASHION DESIGNER ANYMORE 😭

    • @paulinewqi
      @paulinewqi 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@SKZ.Biased GREAT!!.👍..You were 14years old then...of course you are at liberty to change your mind....bless you...💝

  • @pncc33
    @pncc33 หลายเดือนก่อน

    BEST TUTORIAL YET!!! Thank You for not over complicating it for no reason! 🥹🥰🥰🥰💗💗💗‼️‼️‼️🍾

  • @thalix582
    @thalix582 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    thank you!! this was such a good tutorial. I don't know anything about sewing, and I just needed a super simple instruction like this one. keep up the great work :)

    • @sewncompany
      @sewncompany  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m so thrilled it was helpful to you!!

  • @fofalooza
    @fofalooza ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is perfect for me. I need to reattach a pocket to an apron and had no idea where to start. Thanks for the excellent and concise video!

  • @shaunhall960
    @shaunhall960 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    As an artist I like to try new things to push my skills. Looking forward to learning as much as I can from your channel.

    • @sewncompany
      @sewncompany  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Very cool! Lots of tutorials here to practice along! Happy stitching!

  • @tobe3940
    @tobe3940 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi! You're a life saver! Any and all sewing tutorials on YT seem to need a sewing machine which is not owned by all people out there.

  • @fuzzylogics139
    @fuzzylogics139 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    At 1:52 I had a “why didn’t I think of that” moment. So simple, so smart. I feel a little dumb now but that’s ok since I just got a little smarter 😅 Thank you master 🙏

  • @TexasLadyS
    @TexasLadyS ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was one of the first stitches I learned when I started quilting with my mom and grandmother. It came in quite handy for repairing dolls, bears and camels when my kids were young and for stitching treasured dog and cat toys back together after some rough play. All in all, I’d say it’s the best stitch for hand sewing.

  • @kiwifeijoa
    @kiwifeijoa 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    A clear presentation, you must be quite experienced to pick out the essential elements in this way, was impressed with your comment about the thread bisecting the distance between the front and back of the needle. I really enjoy sewing with just a needle and thread, it has become much easier over time, and just finished replacing a zip by hand for the first time, heady business indeed. Haven't looked into the world of historical sewing yet, but can see it must be very interesting. Great video, thanks.

    • @sewncompany
      @sewncompany  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching! I used to work at a museum hand sewing 18th century English system clothing everyday for 10 years. That really developed my skill. I am so glad to pass it on. I love hand sewing and find so much benefit to it. I’m glad you are enjoying it too!

  • @clivetolley8642
    @clivetolley8642 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Easy to follow the clear thread of the presentation, which is right to the point. At school in sewing lessons I made sure to sit on a table with five girls, figuring they'd know how to do things much better than I could (shocking, I know), so I never learnt anything. Thank goodness for TH-cam and people willing to share their skills, now I actually need it.

  • @clairebordeaux
    @clairebordeaux 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    THANK YOU so much for this!
    It’s simple, on point, easy to pick up, and looks beautiful & sturdy.
    Your stitches look so professional!💖

  • @lj6079
    @lj6079 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've often done this on small jobs to save taking out the machine but I've still learnt something from this video. Draw a line😂 I've always struggled to keep the stitches in straight line

  • @antonboludo8886
    @antonboludo8886 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I am horrible at sewing, even after watching these tutorials. I have to admit I am deficient in this area.

    • @lizbonosavestheday
      @lizbonosavestheday 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Okay great

    • @emmatyler4375
      @emmatyler4375 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I just wanted to say something so you had an encouraging reply to your comment. Sewing isn’t something I’m very good at either, and it’s ok to recognize the things that don’t come as easy to us. In fact, it reassures others that they aren’t the only ones. I think that’s great and so are you. 😊

    • @berry_x0x0
      @berry_x0x0 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It's okay if sewing doesn't come naturally to you right away. I'm not the best myself, but it doesn't mean you should give up! Mistakes are a part of life.

  • @Itzdiyu-3
    @Itzdiyu-3 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I was here thinking that i could learn to stitch a thread into a piece of fabric😂 and i got something better, this is going to help me stitch some old clothes into cute little clothes for my dolls. Thank you so much, Sewn!❤

  • @AG_92
    @AG_92 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Thank you for this! I've been looking for something like this for a long time. I have a sewing machine but it's very old and not in a very good condition. You are a really good instructor. Clear and detailed instructions, close view of the stitches and no wasting time. Great job, love it! 💕 👍
    Edit: I just subscribed!

    • @sewncompany
      @sewncompany  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You’re welcome! So glad it’s helpful to you!! I have a library of other tutorials as well. Thanks for the sub!! I hope you have a wonderful time sewing along! 💗

    • @theredcomet844
      @theredcomet844 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'd recommend getting it serviced.

  • @Jimalcoatl
    @Jimalcoatl 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It's shocking how hard ot is to find good, clear, quick stitching tutorials. This was clear, didn't waste time with any nonsense and showed everthing needed (especially starting and tying off which most tutorials I found just do too fast or skip altogether). Thank you.

    • @KarlLaFong-v2q
      @KarlLaFong-v2q 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Ikr? You usually have to listen to their life story first, lol

  • @bnadira212
    @bnadira212 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Huh😳…very informative and easy especially for someone who doesn’t have a sewing machine or is a beginner ☺️

  • @kelsey6943
    @kelsey6943 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is an amazing tutorial! I was struggling with keeping my stitches even and your tip was very helpful!

    • @sewncompany
      @sewncompany  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      So glad it was helpful!!

  • @benubaid2137
    @benubaid2137 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You know what.? The other stitching tutorial always begins with history about the world and universe for 30 minute before starting the actual 3 minute tutorial. I'm glad found your channel. Thank God..!

  • @ryugar2221
    @ryugar2221 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR THIS TUTORIAL!!! Just started my first work of cosplay with first time stitiching and your instructions are so precise I managed to do it pretty decently!!🤧✌

    • @sewncompany
      @sewncompany  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hooray!!!! You’re welcome!!

  • @Antlerie
    @Antlerie 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    THANK YOU!! I can’t believe how difficult it is to find a simple tutorial video these days. Finally stumbled on this one!! Absolutely excellent and cleared up so many simple questions I had in such a short amount of time! 👌👌💖💖

  • @hokumaaxundova2709
    @hokumaaxundova2709 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you, so, SO much! This is the best tutorial I have ever seen. I'm so excited to start sewing. You are appreciated.

    • @sewncompany
      @sewncompany  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You’re welcome!! So glad it is helpful! Thanks for the kind feedback. Happy sewing!!

    • @hokumaaxundova2709
      @hokumaaxundova2709 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sewncompany Just tried it. It turned out great! :) Thank you again haha

  • @rotimi22
    @rotimi22 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    "Bisecting the distance" such a great explanation. It is very satisfying to watch you stitch. I'm here to learn hand stitching to repair the velcro clasp on my motorcycle gloves. Thank you!

  • @trishapaytas23
    @trishapaytas23 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    tysm i have a project due tomorrow and this helped

    • @sewncompany
      @sewncompany  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome! You’re welcome!

  • @ashleydurham2295
    @ashleydurham2295 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Normally I would say this person is talking to much an not being helpful but I can honestly say u did better than everyone that I watched to learn how to do this clean,properly, and professionally

  • @sampadaregmi5107
    @sampadaregmi5107 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Thank you!I'm sewing my own shorts by hand and this really helped❤

    • @sewncompany
      @sewncompany  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Wonderful! You’re welcome!

    • @Sj-lz3os
      @Sj-lz3os 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ooh! I want see a skirt by hand? How was the experience of sewing the skirt?

  • @jeanie8831
    @jeanie8831 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So glad to find hand sewing instructions. I love to sew with my hands and fingers, mending is my happy time. I have been sewing, all forms, for a long long time. I even still have my Mom's old Singer she made my doll clothes on, then I made my daughter clothes on it. This is almost as good as reading, well not quite but almost. Thank you for sharing.

  • @radubradu
    @radubradu ปีที่แล้ว +2

    00:57 needle goes right into the thumb, my woman doesn't even flinch

    • @sewncompany
      @sewncompany  ปีที่แล้ว

      Needle doesn’t touch my thumb. Pushed it down and the needle clears it.

  • @sheepslug
    @sheepslug ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you so much! I've always wanted to sew, and this is a great tutorial for someone starting from nothing!

  • @yootah9957
    @yootah9957 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My daughter has a sweater she won’t stop wearing and needs some TLC. This video is so much help and informational. Thanks !

  • @TheHumanSynthesisProject
    @TheHumanSynthesisProject ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really beautiful, uniform sewing. Reminds me of when I would watch my great grandmother mend garments by hand when time allowed. Her lines were incredible, and she made it look easy, just like you do. Appreciate the lesson immensely

  • @maxipr04
    @maxipr04 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's a pleasure watching someone with skills with also good teaching skills.

  • @AppleShineWC
    @AppleShineWC ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As a beginner sewer who’s sewing machine just broke, this was incredibly helpful! Thank you!

  • @tropezando
    @tropezando 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I stumbled onto this on my home tab. I already knew how to do this stitch, but this is a great tutorial for beginners. Thanks for making such a helpful resource. I'm glad the youtube algorithm is feeding it to people.

  • @runtosaurus
    @runtosaurus 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thank you so much!! I've watched quite a few sewing by hand for beginners videos and yours is my favorite. So well explained and great visual. I'm making some dog bandanas and simple dog treat pouches and wanted to try doing it by hand. So far not the prettiest stitches but still very functional. Thank you!! 😀

  • @KamiellePeters
    @KamiellePeters ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is an excellent tutorial. Thank you so much for the great tips. The video is so clear and close so that I can see exactly what you are doing, and the narration was perfect. I will be trying this tonight as a complete beginner.

  • @bredapower8849
    @bredapower8849 ปีที่แล้ว

    For those of us that dont know too much about sewing or for those of us that were doing it wrong all along this video is simple and very helpful. Thank you

  • @janelynn2560
    @janelynn2560 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I don’t have a sewing machine and found your video. I think I can do this! I’m sewing a small cotton baby blanket. It’s basically sewing the two pieces of material together and then putting in the batting. It’s all new to me but I’m excited to see how it turns out. Thank you for your easy to follow directions!

  • @rachelmunoz
    @rachelmunoz 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is an absolutely wonderful video. Very clear instructions, no extra fluff, filmed slowly enough to understand (for me a beginner), and a joy to watch!

  • @timlopes67
    @timlopes67 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you very much for the video it was very clear and an easy to follow.

  • @Heythere775
    @Heythere775 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks so much for this video! I've been watching Sashiko & Boro stitching videos and am inspired to do a garment all handstitched...and your video gave me a clear view and tips for handsewing a seam. I also appreciate the short preamble. Thanks again!

  • @nicholaslaning4569
    @nicholaslaning4569 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is great. No stupid minute long intro. Right into and full of actual information.

  • @opwave79
    @opwave79 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This is VERY useful! My late mom taught me how to sew, but her sewing machine conked out on me. I’ll definitely practice this before trying it on some sweatpants I need to hem. Thank you!

  • @mastersadvocate
    @mastersadvocate 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for showing me how to do this stitch. It has been too many years since I have hand sewn anything! I really appreciate your tutorial!
    ~Janet in Canada

    • @sewncompany
      @sewncompany  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You’re welcome! Thanks for being here!

  • @ronaldschatte1383
    @ronaldschatte1383 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for teaching an old soldier a new sewing trick! Uniforms, alterations, gear repair and more have made me learn to hand sew many years ago. Still doing that but now also repairing stuffed animals and torn clothes my kids rip while playing make improving hand sewing still important.