In Detail: Essential Hand Stitches

In Detail is my series that zooms into the construction of technical details of garments. Today, the magnifying glass hovers shakily over the essential hand stitches that will enable you to make anything and fix anything (pet toys included, as I've done on many an occasion). I've whittled the list down to the most useful, practical, utilitarian, but feel free to let me know if you think I left any out. (Sadly, embroidery stitches were not invited to this tea party, but let me know if that's something you'd be into watching 👀) In the meantime, peruse my sewing patterns here: https://victoriajin.online/ Subscribe to the Studio Hours Substack here: http://victoriajin.substack.com/ Shop my fashion bookshelf here: https://bookshop.org/lists/opulent-books Send me pet memes here: https://www.instagram.com/victoriajin or email me the delightfully formal way here: contact@victoriajin.online Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:53 Back Stitch (Strong, secure) 01:40 Prick Stitch (For couture + subtlety) 02:31 Felling Stitch (Everyday utility stitch) 04:00 Combination Stitch (Quick & semi-secure) 04:18 Basting Stitch (Temporary + fittings) 05:01 Pad Stitch (Structure + shaping) 05:44 Ladder Stitch (Invisible) 06:15 Herringbone Stitch (Flexible hem) 07:04 Catch Stitch (Variation of herringbone) 07:39 Slip Stitch (Nearly invisible hem) 08:20 Rolled Hem (Fine + nifty hem) 09:04 Blanket Stitch (Decorative + edge control) 09:37 Buttonhole Stitch (Hand-sewn closure) 10:29 Outro Music Epidemic Sound | https://share.epidemicsound.com/6rhjj9 This post may contain affiliate links. If you decide to make a purchase through these links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting my work! #handsewing #handstitches #couturetechniques