Hand Sewing Tutorial (RIGHT HANDED): Reverse Backstitch for FELLED SEAMS

[@alexr7298]

My stitches are so much more uniform using this version. Thanks a heap!

[@ablanccanvas]

Somehow seeing the ‘back stitch’ technique done this way, seems more simplistic/easy than the other way around, which is the way I started practicing. Thank you for showing this version. This is next on my practice list. Also… do you know how empowering it is to be able to say “my hand stitching is as strong or stronger than that done by a sewing machine”. Right? 😉

[@sewncompany]

I am really glad to know this version is so helpful! And heck yes! So empowering!! 🙌🏻

[@katzwhite5962]

Hi from the UK 🇬🇧 I have been binge watching your videos today. They are great. Can't wait to finish my knitting project so I can hand sew something. I love the way you explain things and the great camera angles so one can see everything. Thank you👍🏿

[@sewncompany]

Hello! Thank you so much!! Excited for you to hand sew your next project!!

[@mirlita]

I'm loving these videos! Thank you so much for these wonderful resources.

[@sewncompany]

I am so glad to know!! You're welcome!

[@mini-mum2976]

I've recently watched a few of your tutorials and really appreciate the way you explain the history and what the stitch is used for! Learning lots. I am going to attempt to upcycle a tank top and a button up shirt together to make something cute, and have decided to try my hand at hand sewing for it. Thank you 😁

[@sewncompany]

Thank you so much!! Thrilled to know this. Your project sounds great and a wonderful application for some hand sewing!

[@denisepettit8534]

How is your hand sewing coming along? I'm just about to start with hand sewing.

[@annak1371]

Thank you.

[@INtelshow]

Would you recommend only doing single thread for hand sewing even if altering modern clothing? I've come across differing information

[@sewncompany]

Good question! It all depends on the thread you are using, the type of alteration and the fabric you’re sewing on. Overall I don’t do a double thread because most hand sewn clothing was sewn with a single thread. However, hand sewing taught in the 20thc does encourage double thread. When sewn well hand sewing is just (if not more) as strong as a machine. I hope that answers your question!

[@INtelshow]

@@sewncompany thank you. , I've been practicing with double and now I'll switch. I've been using cotton thread since that's seems to be what's most common in typical stores. I really appreciate your videos on technique I've been practicing for the last week or so doing 30min to 1hour per day and it's been extremely slow, now I see where I've gone wrong!

[@sewncompany]

@@INtelshow you’re welcome! I find that getting into a faster rhythm (and better tensions) is also easier with one strand (once you learn how to hold the tail so it doesn’t fly out of the eye). Quilters cotton is really nice for hand sewing also Joanns sells gutermann silk thread in some select colors. It’s really smooth to sew with and very strong! I’m really excited to hear about your practice!! It truly is a practice and will get faster and easier with time. 💗

[@Eternal_Hope_Q]

@@sewncompany have you seen the technique of sewing through the thread about 1.5" from the loose end? It totally revolutionised my single thread hand sewing as I no longer have to even think about it coming loose! 🙂

[@TimesmithDressHistory]

Never occurred to me that this might be a thing! Have you seen this in any 18th century garments?

[@gayathrivp2685]

Wwhich stitch do you think I should use to mend ripped bed sheets ?

[@meganmills6545]

Darning is what you're after - and for woven fabrics hand-darning is nothing more than running stitch laid down in a specific pattern. Search for "darning a ripped bedsheet" - it can be done by hand or machine and while hand-darning is slower, it is still plenty strong. I'm pretty sure there are youtube vids about both methods (hand and machine). If it's too big to darn you can always try a patch and there are lots of vids on different ways of patching too. If you do a patch it's better to use it as the top sheet if you have a choice. Whatever you do on the bottom sheet you want it as smooth on the surface you lie on as possible and use smallish stitches that don't become "toe hookers" (or toenail hookers) that just rip the sheet some more. :-)

[@youarebymyside]

Watching this not for sewing but for embroidery & i can't really connect how to use this technique in embroidery/cross stitch. Especially if the pattern is curved & should look pretty and neatly.

[@sewncompany]

For embroidery- when you go around the corner you will take smaller stitches and make sure your thread is always oriented in the same way each time you stitch either above or below the work.