My three favourite handsewing stitches for (historical) sewing

Timestamps for stitch demonstrations:
2:07 English stitch
5:20 Rolled hem
9:34 Fagoting stitch
In this video I'd like to show you three of my favourite stitches that I like using for historical sewing and handsewing in general. I love using these stitches because they are beautiful and practical, and I'd love for others to use them, too. I don't pretend to know the best ways to execute these techniques, but I wanted to share how I do them and give you a few examples. As always: partly historically correct, partly #historicallywingingit
What's your favourite stitch in hand sewing, machine sewing or embroidery?
More favourite stitches? Watch this video on my 3 favourite stitches for closures/fastenings: • Threadloops, eyelets, ...
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[@JuulThijssen]

I hope you'll find these useful. Don't forget to mention your favourite (sewing) stitches in the comments!

[@georgiatavira]

I absolutely loved your presentation of these three beautiful stitches. Very easy to understand and follow. Thank you!

[@aonehouseboy4945]

Needs better angle to show stitching tech.

[@JuulThijssen]

@@aonehouseboy4945 Thanks for the feedback.

[@rachelellis7453]

Absolutely stunning and beautiful!

[@dailylifevlogs7672]

Beautyfull your work

[@hannahreynolds7611]

You may have stitched in silence, but there were lots of "oooh. *That's* clever" going on over here.

[@JuulThijssen]

Ha! They are very clever techniques indeed!

[@deannacumpston9318]

The rolled hem stitch seems like magic.

[@jennyaskswhy]

You've highlighted a whole new way of doing KZbin tutorials: silent storytelling. You are an amazing crafter.

[@terribishop5313]

Beautiful!! Thank you for sharing. 50 years of basic sewing and I've never seen #2. Wow!

[@kimberendt6595]

❤️ Thank you! I didn’t t know how to do any of those stitches. I love that there is no talking or music. The sound of the thread moving through fabric is so peaceful. Also, it forces me to pay attention and not try to multitask as I do with some other podcasts. ❤️❤️❤️

[@JuulThijssen]

Glad you liked it and learned something new

[@trduesing4117]

Oh I agree wholeheartedly! The sound of the thread is mystical!

[@jacmcw]

I SO agree. The videos with annoying music cause me to exit, long before they're finished.

[@dailylifevlogs7672]

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[@thaqueenofchaos9452]

that fagoting stitch looks gorgeous. As you were doing it I was like: ,, But why?" but when you showed the blouse I was like: OOOOEEEEHHH!!

[@JuulThijssen]

Doesn't look that nice in my example, but with fine thread and white-on-white it is

[@naysneedle5707]

Not only did I learn some new stitches but I feel so relaxed... love the near silence. I hadn't seen the first stitch before, it's very clever.

[@donnadees7031]

i am so appreciative of no talking during instruction. thank you. especially for your skills. Kudos to the originator of the different stitches.

[@carolineedmistoncooki3fair631]

Love the use of graph paper! Genius!

[@JuulThijssen]

It really helps :)

[@joannearmstrong1625]

Who knew a rolled hem was that easy! Thank you Juul, a wonderful video

[@grottoserpentina9342]

Like being curled up with a good book, I didn't want this to end. WROOAARR!

[@JuulThijssen]

I love ripping up fabric WROOAARR!

[@nataliestanchevski4628]

I literally gasped when you pulled the rolled hem stitches! It was like a magic trick!

[@MissMeganBeckett]

Fluffy Kitty!!!!!!!!!! Must watch until very end for the fluffy kitty content.

[@cynthiaajmurray1827]

Thank you for showing exactly how and why these stitches are done and used. I'm so glad I took the time to watch your video. Lovely instruction and lovely work!

[@NurseBearEnterprises]

THANK YOU for the clean, clear, quiet demo It was lovely to peacefully enjoy and just hear the sweet sounds if and thread through fabric

[@tatyanism]

Я в культурном шоке..... и бесконечном восторге!!!! Идеальный мастер-класс! буду учиться! Спасибо!!!

[@judithcollins3744]

I was not taught ANY of these. Thank you. I'll be coming back for reference as they enter my stitching 'vocabulary'.

[@Silly_Goose68]

O wow! This tutorial is by far the best stitch tutorial I have watched. I am addicted to your channel. You say só much more than most other KZbinrs without uttering a word. Thank you. Hope you are blessed with 1 million subscribers.

[@kitdubhran2968]

Never seen the third stitch before. It makes so much sense for the lace insertion to be lace stitched in. Thank you for sharing! And the English stitch, which is what I actually came here for.

[@craftystash8667]

I love hand sewing..very calming for me.... I've never seen rolled stitches done this way.. that's going to be my favorite.

[@JuulThijssen]

It can be very calming, and especially when you find a stitch you love!

[@caeridlock3930]

This helped answer my question as to how people get lace inserts to look pretty. Many thanks. :D

[@JuulThijssen]

Things like lace insertion aren't easy to get neat or pretty, but for me doing it by hand gives me way more control.

[@trduesing4117]

Magic....pure magic. I hope you will be doing more stitch videos.i have really learned from you. Thank you for sharing your time, talent, and excellent videos.

[@ninad205]

I watched this a few times when it was first published just to try to make sense of it but I still could not figure it out. Now that it is a few years later, my sewing experience has increased and now this makes perfect sense! To all the beginner sewists, keep at it and I’m sure it will all start to come together with time :)

[@lorib1696]

This is the best video of blind hem stitch that I've seen. So many videos show rolling (or vainly trying to roll) the fabric before sewing. Your method saves so much frustration. I know many people that put off sewing because they hate hemming. They need to see this video.

[@JuulThijssen]

I can do that rolled hem for hours and not grow tired of it!

[@elle-izalogan9372]

As I'm watching this I'm mending my best pair of black pants for my aunt's funeral, and I just thought how lovely a 3 hour long video of you just sitting there stitching would be. It would be like a virtual Kemenate. 🥰

[@JuulThijssen]

I'm sorry for your loss!

[@juliaancona7531]

Totally agree on watching you stitch for hours in your silence. Very beautiful and tranquil to watch. My mom would sew her square dancing skirts on a treadle. One continuous long run on something like all those gathered petticoats would be amazing to see. Thank you for your time sharing.✂️

[@dcinrb8538]

Elle-Iza Logan my condolences to you and your family for the loss of your Aunt. 🌹

[@chocoboasylum]

Stitching live streams!

[@trduesing4117]

Your videos and instructions are STILL the BEST EVER!!!!!! Thank you…..looking for some newer ones,,,,,,love your cat.

[@dougsteets9984]

I made some painted silks scarves for a friend last year. Then, I realized that I didn’t know how to deal with the raw edges. I watched another KZbinr’s video and really struggled with it (maybe it’s a guy thing?). I wish I’d seen your video first. The pulling together of the hem is oddly satisfying. Great video.....no music no chatter and well presented......thank you.

[@Silly_Goose68]

I am not a guy but totally agree with you. It is so refreshing to hear the sound of the needle poking the fabric and not an egosentric diva chatting your concentration into smithereens.

[@ahc1957]

I used to follow Angelina di Bello, in Montreal, Quebec. That was when hi-tech was watching her classes on PBS. She was a master in my eyes. That is the type of finishing she did and taught.

[@Studio_Ntea]

I finally understood how to make a rolled hem! :D Thank you!

[@JuulThijssen]

It's sewing magic ;)

[@marthabenner6528]

Now I know which seam I'm using for my medium broadcloth cloak. I have been trying to figure out that hand-rolled seam for two decades. You are a Genius. A real Honest to Goodness Genius. Now I finally know how my great-great-grandmother did her handkerchief.

[@salttothesea]

Omg that rolled hem coming together is SO satisfying

[@JuulThijssen]

Isn't it?!

[@Dolthalion]

Beautifully filmed, as usual! And really, really well explained, and clear to follow too!

[@JuulThijssen]

Thank you Gilbert ^_^

[@franlooving4203]

Holy cow that last stitch is BEAUTIFUL! As my college roommate from the hollar said, "Lard I ain't never seen such"! I was proud of myself when I mended the lace hem on my 1940s wedding dress and it didn't show (my 1st & only time to do so), but I feel like a silly ninny now. I can really see how that stitch can be used. Thank you again for teaching me! I also love how you hand sew a lot. I'm not pretty in my sewing so much, but I love to hand sew and find it VERY relaxing to my nerves.

[@aysegularslan6294]

It is not just useful. It is fabulous! Thanks a lot

[@deannakent600]

Ah ha! Now I know how to insert an embroidered panel into a garment without bulky seam allowances. By the way I love the quiet: no obnoxious background music (noise).

[@patriciabockenstette6550]

What beautiful and delicate stitches. So peaceful too, which was surprising. Thanks you for sharing.

[@CraftyInTheory]

That Rolled Hem stitch...I JUST tried it on a piece of scrap fabric. It is going to become my go to to finishing edges of light weight single layers. THANK YOU for sharing that.

[@krisstineschmidt184]

I LOVE YOUR SEWING,I LOVE YOUR WORK,I LIKE YOUR LOVELY CAT!!

[@joyuna]

That rolled hem 🤯🤯 My jaw just dropped!

[@mswishwashstoning8450]

That rolled hem stitch is genius! I have no idea where to go find information on different stitches except watching KZbin but I'm definitely trying this stitch out!

[@JuulThijssen]

A cool resource for different stitches are old sewing books (antique, vintage or just a few years old) which can in some areas be easily found in second hand shops!

[@chriskan]

Magic ! Absolutely beautiful. Can’t choose a favourite.

[@carolinemaluca]

What a wonderful tutorial! Thx for sharing! Fur baby at the end, so cute! 💚

[@drbeautyglam7092]

WOW!!!!!!!! I LOVED IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have always wanted 2 learn how 2 sew by hand neat an beautiful Thank u so much !!! u r AMAZING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@fionacreates]

The rolled hem just blew my mind. The other two are great but that hem... wow... great video!

[@marinamasi13]

Thank you!! so lovely to watch!! I love all those stiches! It makes me want to leave my sewing machine aside ...and do some handsewing!

[@JuulThijssen]

It is very rewarding, once you get the hang of it!

[@Marialla.]

I've never seen the English Stitch before. Very interesting! It was good to see examples of how each stitch would be used.

[@biancarademakers2875]

Finaly a good explanation of how to make these stitches 😃

[@JuulThijssen]

Glad you liked it!

[@102ariadna]

5:02 that was so satisfying ! Very informative and calming video. I love it!

[@innahaapa1314]

Hoo, the English stitch was new for me. Looks very useful! And the way you showed the Rolled Hem stitch was very clear and easy to understand.

[@JuulThijssen]

I'm glad you liked it!

[@EagleRue]

Love your little kitty doing his best at quality control. *hugs*

[@JuulThijssen]

He likes to make sure the humans don't slack off ;)

[@skirtedgalleons]

Excellent tutorial. The rolled hem has always eluded me, you made it so clear.

[@annagunza9589]

Thank you! I haven't used those stitches in 35 years and it was a problem remembering how to do them, especially the hand rolled hem. The English Stitch is one I'm unfamiliar with, so I was transfixed watching. I usually have a hand sewing project going so your channel will be a favorite.

[@gnviev]

The second and the beautiful third to work with laces.

[@shellyscott8275]

Wow. That was so good and a very peaceful watch too. No jingle jangly electronic music 👍. More importantly, I have learnt something new and incredibly useful. I couldn’t be happier that I found your channel.

[@samhendrickx3614]

I haven't seen such concise and clear tutorials for any of these stitches anywhere, thanks so much for showing us! Love your videos too, they're so calming and fun to watch

[@JuulThijssen]

Wow thanks, I'm glad you found it helpful!

[@JoiIsakYT]

I wanted to find more types too but it's all a whole bunch of videos about the same 3 basic stitches. Like... Did anyone hand stitch a zigzag before machines? KZbin ain't telling me how at the moment. 😒 Should I just be looking up embroidery? Does that even count? I don't know what anything is named. Where do I start?

[@JuulThijssen]

@@JoiIsakYT It's tricky: the techniques used in machine stitching can't always be translated 1:1 to handstitching. So if you want a stitch to look like a zig zag, you might get lucky with embroidery techniques, if you want to keep a raw edge from fraying you might have to choose a whole different technique like overcasting or flat felling.

[@tuttiFrutiikawaii]

I have the same doubt as Joi Isak, a zigzag stich is used on knit/stretch fabrics. How to hand stich successfully on a knit fabric?

[@amandabuckley]

​@@tuttiFrutiikawaii​ Depends on what elasticity you still need in the seam. My go to is a backstitch--it's looped construction makes it better than, say, a running stitch.

[@forfoxsake__]

oh my god i am in awe for the rolled hem, it makes me so happy to have learned that!°

[@llanacavallini653]

That was amazing, I love love how calm this vidéo is! And I learned (I'm a professionnally trained seamstress and I've never seen this rolled hem method before, I'm excited to try it now) so absolutely no downsides :) Thank you ✨

[@JuulThijssen]

Yay, thanks!

[@LillibitOfHere]

I don’t make historical clothing, but I cannot bring myself to serge a seam. I hand stitch flat felled seams where I can’t French seam. I want the inside of my clothes to be as beautiful as the outside.

[@sapphirecamui6447]

When the inside of the clothes looks just as pretty as the outside, is a sign of craftsmanship, and great attention to details. I also don't like serged seams, though it does look better than a zig-zag. I like the hong kong hems, personally. just discovered them (by name) but i've seen them on clothing and i think they look quite nice. basically, you cover your raw edges in bias tape, allowing you to press open the seams as to avoid bulk. most likely uses less thread than the serger and the zig-zag stitch, and can use up left-over fabric, so less waste?

[@geministargazer9830]

I make vintage clothes. It’s a bit controversial to call 40s and 50s historical but that’s the style I like to wear. I do serge some things but generally I prefer to use bias binding or French seams. One thing I do is change practically any bodice with a facing to a fully lined bodice. I hate facings.

[@didelphimorphia2925]

Rolled hem. Wow, mind blown!

[@user-xm3co4ze6p]

Отлично. Особенно понравился 3шов. Браво, мастерица!👏

[@williwin1554]

Thé second stitch is so useful, and the third one is absolutely beautiful. 🤓

[@JoiIsakYT]

That rolled hem stitch looked like magic that's really cool

[@JuulThijssen]

Sewing magic!

[@natashaelina]

That rolled hem absolutely blew my mind!! I love your videos!

[@MrsBifflechips]

Thank you so much for your clear instructions and demonstrations. This is going in my "Stuff to remember" list.

[@camagnuson6108]

These are MAGIC! So glad I found this. Thank you!

[@ceruleanskies001]

I am new here and learning to sew as a late bloomer. This was so beautiful and easy to follow. That rolled hem is magic and I look forward to using it.

[@cindyzigler1198]

Thanks for this video! I liked how your explanation stayed on the screen long enough while you were demonstrating the stitches. I'm more of a visual learner, so this helped a lot. I especially like how there's no music or talking; makes me pay attention more! As for stitches I use, I think it's called whip stitch or blanket stitch plus the running stitch. Thank you so much!❤

[@JuulThijssen]

Those stitches are indispensable indeed!

[@marlenedecook7789]

Yes I see why they are your favorites . Good job too 👍

[@944gemma]

I LOVE to hand sew.

[@merindymorgenson3184]

Nicely demonstrated. So clear and easy to understand. And there is something almost magical about watching those rolled hem stitches just “disappear” when you pull in the thread. I never understood how to make a rolled hem before, and now I think I want some lightweight fabric just to practice the magic.

[@JuulThijssen]

It is so satisfying to see the stitches disappear, I can't get enough of this technique!

[@merindymorgenson3184]

@@JuulThijssen and just to let you know, I’ve come back to this video at least twice to review the techniques, and referred a couple people here who have asked questions about these stitches on other videos and forums because I think you do such a good job of explaining them. I’m back again watching to do a rolled hem on a mock-up, just because I wanted some practice on the stitch. I’d already started it, when I decided to watch the stitch, so, I didn’t start it right, but I did remember the rest of it alright. So, still some work to do, but that’s why we practice.

[@ladylocust1118]

I’ve never seen the English stitch- brilliant 😄

[@chimerasofhafgufa]

i never saw these stitches before! they look so convenient i'm glad i found your vid

[@melsmith110]

I thought the stitches were beautiful and I learned things I didn't know ! That was a lovely demonstratioin. Thank You! It was also lovely not to have some loud irritating music distracting my concentration!

[@Tsukishiro16]

Beautifully filmed video, and really useful too. I'm new to hand stitching and this is the first time I could really understand the English stitch, so thank you very much. And that fagoting stitch is gorgeus

[@cincocats320]

Thank you. First time I've understood fagoting, and that rolled hem is brilliant! And I love the quality of your video. Very nicely shot and without a voiceover I could really concentrate on the technique. The placement of the written instructions was just right too. Subscribed.

[@alisonlayne8214]

Thank you for showing those stitches. I've been sewing for 35 years. I knew about the rolled hems but the other two I didn't know about. And the last one is going to come in real handy here soon for me. Because I've now started in the the Victorian Historical Recreations in my sewing endeavor. I can do most anything in regular sewing and I loved doing the Renaissance and Steampunk Eras. But now I have added one more . So the last stitch you showed is really going to help me out alot I'm about to start on a Combination . That lady stitch is going to help me alot . So Thank You for showing it. You learn something new every day they say.

[@JuulThijssen]

So that was good timing on my part ;) Good luck in your new sewing adventures!

[@dcinrb8538]

The picot shell edge. I wish to add the hem to detached Peter Pan collars made of doubled layers of cotton. Thank you for your lovely tutorials. 🌹 And cat cameos. 🐈

[@JuulThijssen]

Picot shell edge... will look it up!!

[@dcinrb8538]

@@JuulThijssen Thank you. 🍄🍄🍄

[@tobealostwanderer]

Juul: I want to make a nice aesthetic video Thread: Wait lemme get caught on the fabric for a second This is still a beautiful aesthetic video i just found it funny

[@JuulThijssen]

Rebellious threads *shakes fist*

[@marybarkwell2690]

Beautiful stitching! Oh and beautiful kitty too!

[@breakingthread]

Very nice tutorial. Not a hand stitched, but I am seriously considering it. Love it. Thank you for clear instructions; very detailed. Wow!

[@KetogenicKim]

You are brilliant. Your use of contrasting thread/fabric and close ups, as well as what each stuck is used on is perfect. You make me think even I can do it with some practice. Love the ending 😻

[@JuulThijssen]

Thanks, I'm glad you liked my video and I of course you can do these stitches!!

[@catherinejustcatherine1778]

Wonderful work. I appreciate the clear demonstration. I, too, would like to watch you sew & sew. Perhaps while I sew and sew.

[@katherinemorelle7115]

That is one very big kitty! My poor little perpetual kitten is a tad jealous, I think (she’s a fully grown adult, but still less than 2.5kg- only about the size of a 6-7 month old kitten). And she’ll never get any bigger. And she does still have that kitten face. Also, I didn’t know any of those stitches previous to this. I think that rolled hem stitch is going to change my life!

[@NutriGenicsClinic]

Wow, rolled hem might be very useful for silky and slippery materials that fray.. Thanks for sharing!

[@suzynightingale616]

I don’t sew at all, but I love watching your videos because I adore vintage fashion. They’re so informative, and it makes me have a better appreciation of vintage garments. The faggoting stitch was my favourite to watch, so clever and beautiful to see in a finished garment! And the rolled hem - so clever! I have a number of vintage silk scarves with rolled hens and had wondered how these were done. Do you ever do invisible mending? Or mending of vintage garments that have ripped because of delicate fabric, for example? I would love to see a mending video one day!

[@suzynightingale616]

(Rolled HEMS, that should be, of course. I try to avoid buying garments that include rolled hens... 😂)

[@JuulThijssen]

I'm not great at mending tears in fabric nicely, it is a very special skill I haven't mastered.

[@Sew_Learning]

Thank you so much!!! Very clearly demonstrated and easily understood. I'd love to learn more hand stitches that you think would be beneficial. I've already got plans for the Fagotting Stitch. Thank you!

[@JuulThijssen]

Thanks, I'm glad it was useful for you!

[@YuliaEliseeva]

Вы идеальная! Само совершенство 😘

[@jacqulyndavis.7039]

Thank you very much for this tutorial, it is clear and concise and very welcome. I have sewed for a long long time, and haven't seen these (or heard of them) so it is quite pleasing to come across something 'new' (even though it is vintage hand sewing). thank you again.

[@louisegreen14]

Very informative - I love the use of the grid-paper. I've never seen that before. Love your videos!

[@clarence5211]

so good to see a clear video tutorial on these!!! i’ve read about the english stitch on a blog before but just could not wrap my head around it, and i had no idea that’s how a rolled hem works! thank you so much!

[@TheAnemarie]

I learned a lot of hand stitches at the nuns college but this first two ones are new to me thank you very much

[@JuulThijssen]

You're very welcome! I wish I had learned sewing at school :)

[@bernadettecato4069]

Would love to see more of your sewing stitches. I love the paper idea, seemed easier that way

[@melissacastle5172]

So useful! Thank you for making such a peaceful, straight to the point tutorial without saying a word. I learned more in your vid that will stay with me than I have in other vids where the teacher talks too much. Appreciate your technique of teaching immensely. ❤️

[@JuulThijssen]

Glad you appreciate it! ^_^

[@W4ABN]

Straight to the point. Thank you for the video. I really enjoyed seeing the real examples how the stitches would be used. I was not previously familiar with the third one.

[@AgentPedestrian]

My favourite stitch has always got to be the blanket stitch. When I was a beginner and couldn't understand hemming it was great and now I just enjoy making decorative seams in a contrasting thread with it

[@JuulThijssen]

That's a really nice, useful and decorative one!

[@kydeafie]

Wow.... Thanks I love your favorite stitches, guess they are now my favorite stitches as well. ;-)

[@CoffeeMugPrincess17]

All three are new to me stitches. Thank you for sharing Juul!

[@lkywyfable]

Awesome, very clearly demonstrated! Thank you very much. Looks like good work to me 👍

[@JuulThijssen]

Thanks. (my cat knows nothing)

[@swish043]

So lovely and quiet, and very educational

[@JuulThijssen]

Thank you!