Different Historical stitches

12.5 minutes showing you how to sew 14 different hand stitches, mostly used for hand sewing historical garments.

[@maryt2887]

I played the video at .5 speed, and your fingers were still flying! It’s amazing how quickly hand sewing goes with practice. Thank you for this useful lesson!

[@louisascottsewing]

arr, I'm so sorry. It's funny, I never really notice how fast I sew! I'm glad you were able to slow it down a little. Thank you for watching, and for your feedback.

[@wendyfay16]

Thanks for the memories! This takes me back to my school sewing sampler days. I've never forgotten them, but I didn't appreciate them enough in those days. I was making some drapes for my living room, and I asked my Carer to tack the hems for me while I was sewing the seams on the machine. She looked at me as though I'd asked her to build aa spaceship & fly it to the moon! I'm 70 and she was 45, so that tells us how rapidly some of these things are dying out. Unfortunately, the tremors in my hands don't allow me to hand sew any more. You've obviously been doing this for a very long time to be able to sew so quickly and so neatly ... & I noticed that you're left-handed. Thank you for keeping hand-stitching alive. I often listen to historical novels and when I hear about the ball-gowns, etc., I always spare a thought for the poor women who had to spend hours sewing them, just as I did when I watched some of the Coronation and all of the robes, jackets, etc. that were all hand stitched by the worlds most talented needleworkers. I'm finally learning to use an overlocker, so no more need tto do French or Flat fell seams! :)

[@louisascottsewing]

Hi Wendy, how lovely to read your comment. Yes, I totally agree that the fine art of hand sewing seems to be dying out. I am so keen to teach it at school, not only for the skill itself, but I believe that it also teaches the young to appreciate clothes, and therefore less would go to landfill. I love to hand sew - I find it very therapeutic. And yes, I've been sewing since I was very little, but, no, I'm right handed. You clearly have a love for sewing, as do I. I'm sorry it's now a little difficult for you, but I'm glad to hear that you enjoy watching other people sew. Good luck with your overlocker, they're great fun!!

[@hkhjg1734]

very excellent video, I must say as a novice to sewing I find knowing when to use all the different stitches difficult and confusing. I just default to a backstitch most of the time.

[@louisascottsewing]

Yes, different stitches are suitable in different places. Backstitch is nice and strong, so you can't go too wrong!

[@slpincock]

This is magnificent. It covered a lot of different stitches quite short and to the point. Definitely keeping this for future reference.

[@louisascottsewing]

Thank you so much for your comment, appreciate it.

[@ams9423]

This is so helpful and informative! Playing it at .75 speed helped me see some of the finer points of the stitches i hadn't seen before. Thank you :)

[@louisascottsewing]

Oh, I'm so pleased you found it helpful.

[@nmd1211]

At first I thought there was a need for contrasting thread, but by the end it was really good to see just how nicely all these stitches work with thread and fabric matching. As well, the shortness of the video made for good length as I felt there was enough time to see what you were doing. For a newbie, maybe not, but that is where slowing down the video helps. I have hand sewn for many years, but really was fascinated by the whip stitch gathers - never saw or heard of that one, Thank you for what I think is one of the best compendium of handsewing stitches I have seen!

[@louisascottsewing]

Gosh, thank you so much for that. I thought white on blue was clear (it is to the naked eye!) but I guess once on screen it might be difficult to see. I'm new to this filming thing - next time I'll use a bigger contrast! When using the stitches for real, they have to be way smaller, lol ;-)

[@tracywilliams5779]

Thank you that was lovely. I truly enjoyed all of the historical stitches. My grandmother always said I was an old soul and that I should have been born 100 years ago, I do love the past, the way things used on be done. I would back up to horse and buggy times if it was at all possible. Thanks again. T😊

[@louisascottsewing]

I agree, nothing beats well made hand stitched garments - pure luxury! Given the choice (purely on fashion) I wouldn't know which era to go for, but I'm glad I live in this century with all our modern technology and medicine, not to mention the freedom that women have now compared to pre voting days.

[@josephinelai4638]

Excellent and helpful video! Thanks for sharing.

[@louisascottsewing]

You're very welcome, glad you found it useful.

[@sallyadams3981]

Wow, your technique is so fast and it looks amazing. Most impressive, and I have enjoying learning from you.

[@louisascottsewing]

Gosh, that's really kind to say, thank you so much!

[@JennCampbell]

This will be very helpful. I will use it for reference in the future. 😊

[@louisascottsewing]

Thank you Jenn, that's good to know. Glad I could help.

[@cathiwim]

Very good tutorial! Thanks!

[@louisascottsewing]

Thank you so much!

[@geraldclavenna6413]

Enjoyed watching thank u 4 sharing working on some 18th century sewing projects they have 2 be hand sewn

[@karynverdecchia9095]

Breathtaking beautiful. You are surely talented.

[@dawnbiddle3157]

Excellent video! Not only showing how the finished stitchwork should look, including different lengths and tensions, but a good speed/length, too I don't know why YT algorythm decided to show me this right now (I was looking for a spooky story to pass the time), but I had need of something my two daughters (and perhaps my son) can watch rather than watch/listen to me to learn - they are beyond old enough to learn to hand sew and repair items, and are realising the sewing machine isn't always the answer. Saving this now :)

[@louisascottsewing]

Thank you so much, that's really kind. I did play around with speed lengths - so difficult to get the happy medium between detailed and boring ;-) So glad that YT popped this up on your feed! I love to teach teens to sew - it's such an important life skill, as well as teaching them to appreciate clothes. And hand stitching is so therapeutic too.

[@bettymackey379]

Thanks for your video. Wish you’d used contrasting thread, though. My eyesight isn’t what it used to be.

[@louisascottsewing]

Oh I'm sorry. Yes, this seems to have been an issue for a few people. Next time I do a video I will use bright red, or something! ;-)

[@abbeythorpe4074]

This is so much easier than how I've been doing my backstitches omg

[@louisascottsewing]

Oh I'm pleased. In fact I was using this stitch just the other day, and was thinking how therapeutic it is!

[@tonir6532]

Thank you for the video it would be useful to have more detailed explanation as to where/how each stitch could be applied.

[@louisascottsewing]

That's a great idea - perhaps a whole other video with details of where these stitches can be used. To be fair, a lot of them are used in sewing today too : running stitch, if you want to gather something or tack something together; back stitch, for a seam that you need to be stronger; herringbone stitch for hemming; French seam, if you are not lining or overlocking, makes it neat on the inside. Just a few examples. There are many many different uses!!

[@lisahodges8299]

A contrast thread may have helped to demonstrate more clearly? Birdy

[@louisascottsewing]

Thank you so much for your feedback. When stitching, using white thread on blue was very visible, but I didn't know it wouldn't come out so clearly on video. I'm thinking about making another video ....when I've got time! ;-)

[@GayAristo]

Fascinating! Thanks for sharing!

[@louisascottsewing]

Thank you so much!!

[@rosejacks8662]

Very helpful, thank you ❤

[@louisascottsewing]

You are most welcome.

[@sandreawhite7534]

This was a great video.

[@user-np4yl4lb5w]

Wow .Thank u so much 💗

[@louisascottsewing]

You're welcome, hope it was useful.

[@lindabrotherton1225]

AWESOME thank you

[@louisascottsewing]

Thank you so much, hope it was helpful.

[@themamachar]

Very useful. Thanks

[@louisascottsewing]

You're welcome. Thank you for watching!

[@edwardledesma9666]

Awesome video

[@louisascottsewing]

Thank you so much!

[@spoonfulofshimmer]

Thank you for the video, it's a great, no-nonsense reference. I did have to slow the video down to half speed, though, to realise that you were taking a few stitches at the time for the tiny version of the ladder stitch, and then I just kept it on half speed for the rest of the video. Was there a specific brand of thread and/or needle you were using in the video?

[@louisascottsewing]

Well done for slowing it down, I'm glad you were able to do that and see in more detail. No specific thread, but depending on what kind of garment you are stitching, you may want to try linen or silk thread, as were used in the past. I'm afraid I mostly stick to good old Gutermann!

[@thecrackedcocoon5423]

Nice but maybe make an expanded video with contrasting fabric and tread.

[@louisascottsewing]

Thank you for your feedback. Is there a particular stitch that you would like to see again? Sorry that the white thread on blue material wasn't clear enough.

[@kavithashinde3987]

Could you please make the stitches with contrast color of thread, so that we might understand see the stiches clearly 😢😢😢😢😢

[@louisascottsewing]

Thanks so much for your comment. There have been a few requests for me to redo this video, which I will when I have time. I'm sorry it's not clear enough for video.

[@TruthTriumphs786]

Very nice and informative

[@louisascottsewing]

Thank you very much.

[@TruthTriumphs786]

❤quick and easy steps...no b s

[@deborahyu3996]

Would have been helpful if you used a black thread so we could see the stitches better.

[@louisascottsewing]

Thank you for your feedback. With the naked eye, white thread shows up really well on blue fabric. I will know for next time to use a more contrasting thread.

[@lindabrotherton1225]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@944gemma]

I’d love to know about the needle you are using.

[@louisascottsewing]

I have so many needles, of all sizes, that I've been using over the years, and they live in random pin-cushions in my studio - I've no idea of the specific size/brand of this needle, except to say that it's quite a small fine one. I like to use a small needle with a small eye if I am doing small stitches on a thinner material. I think it's a matter of what you feel comfortable handling, and what is suitable for the weight of the material.

[@zsquire1]

Sadly I only have a small phone and w/o any contrast between thread and material I can't see what you're doing. I'm only commenting because I was really excited to learn and then I couldn't...

[@louisascottsewing]

Oh I'm so sorry. Next time I will use a bright red thread ;-)

[@zsquire1]

@@louisascottsewing thank you!

[@claudineskaf251]

Better to use different colour tread

[@louisascottsewing]

Thank you for your feed back. When I initially made the video, I didn't think, as it's really clear to the naked eye; but yes, next time I will use a bright red or something!

[@npv9887]

Please use and different color thread and slower the video to make easier to watch how the stitches are done. Thank you.

[@louisascottsewing]

Thank you for your feedback.

[@nmd1211]

Just so you know, under the gear icon on the video, you can slow it down to 1/4 speed - or double it! As there is no voice over, this video is perfect for that.

[@tinagriffith841]

Thank you for sharing your video. I had to play some sections over and over to capture how the stitch was sewn, because it was going way too fast.

[@angelbear_og]

Might be my garbage internet, but I cannot see the thread at all against the fabric. Seems like it's better to have an extreme contrast for better visibility -- like red thread on white fabric.

[@louisascottsewing]

I know, a few people have mentioned this. When I was sewing it, it was very clear. I'm new to online tutorials and didn't realise it wouldn't be easy for some to see. When I've got time, I'll try to do another video with more contrasting thread.

[@angelbear_og]

@@louisascottsewing Awesome! 😍 Don't know what editing software you use, but you should be able to scrub through the footage to review; and you can always play it back first. 🙂

[@Finny_finn_finn]

I wish I could see better

[@louisascottsewing]

I'm sorry it's not clear enough for you. I will endeavour to make another video with more contrasting thread - when I've got a moment!

[@Finny_finn_finn]

@louisascottsewing oooh...that would be awesome...thank you 😁