Basic Hand Stitches

• B. Arrange the steps in assembling the organizer by

numbering.
_____ Remove hanging threads.
_____ Zigzag raw edges of the pockets.
_____ Fold and baste of the organizer before sewing in the
sewing machine.
_____ Press.
_____ Lay the pockets, pin, baste then machine stitch.
_____ Put labels for each pockets as marking tools, measuring
tools and cutting tools.
_____ Sew the handles for hanging.
_____ Work on the pockets by putting designs applying the
principles of designs.
 BASIC HAND STITCHES
• Sewing the basic hand stitches are very easy if
you learn each step thoroughly
before you start practicing the next step.
Sewing by hand is a skill that most, if not all,
people should probably attempt to master at
some point.
 Basting
• Basting is quite important in successful
sewing. This is used to hold fabric temporarily
in place, until permanently stitched. There are
four types of basting; hand basting, machine
basting, pin basting and basting edges with an
iron.
 Running Stitch
• To make this stitch, push point of needle in
and out of fabric until you have several
stitches on the needle. Hold fabric taut with
left hand, pull the needle through. Practice
until you make fine even stitches.
 Blanket Stitch
• Put your needle in 1/4 inch from the
edge of the fabric, put the thread
under the point of the needle and
pull through.
 Catch Stitch
• This is used for a flat finish next to fabric, such
as seam binding on a hem. Hold open hem edge
away from you, work from left to right, Take a
stitch in the hem, then a tiny stitch to the right
just beyond edge of hem with the point of
needle to the left. This makes diagonal lined that
cross each other.
 Chain Stitch
• Insert the needle in and out of the fabric
(as in the running stitch). Bring the
thread under the tip of the needle while
still in the fabric, then pull the needle
through.