Friday 17 January 2020

Other Blogs in hand sewing part 2

This is more on machine sewing than hand sewing but being a male blogger I felt this is worth a mention.
https://maledevonsewing.co.uk/

After looking for less tutorial blogs I found Handmade by Carolyn
 I found her first blog and Related to her first post.
https://handmadebycarolyn.com.au/page/185

Other Blogs on Sewing

A lot of the first results for searching hand sewing blogs, came up how to hand sew tips.

https://guthrie-ghani.co.uk/blog/hand-sewing-for-dressmaking.

Another one of these tutorial based blogs is Moodfabric.

https://www.moodfabrics.com/blog/a-beginners-guide-to-hand-sewing/💟

This page has really good images showing the different techniques for hand sewing






Second stitch

I have had a go at sewing Jeans fabric together. Working well so far.

Wednesday 15 January 2020

First attempt

Ironed clothes first. This was a tip in tips for hand sewing
Got some running stitch on my coat pocket. Repair successful.

Friday 10 January 2020

Local area results

In my local area I found a view places to practice my hand sewing skills.


I look foreword to visit some of the places to gain better skills and meet people with common
interest.

Video of the Running stitch

Looked up running stitch technique and found a video on Youtube showing a tutorial of running stitch.
This video explains in an easy and simple way to get familiar with the technique.
The video is not long but holds all the basic information for beginners

   

Tips on hand sewing

I looked up tips on hand sewing found this website.
These techniques with theses tips as they are universal.
https://www.threadsmagazine.com/2012/10/02/how-to-master-the-backstitch
My favourite tip so far is Ironing the fabric before and after use. I believe it is important to get the right measurements for making fabric come together.
Ironing the clothes before had also gives I a professional and polished look.

Other Blogs in hand sewing part 2

This is more on machine sewing than hand sewing but being a male blogger I felt this is worth a mention. https://maledevonsewing.co.uk/ Af...