#basting stitch

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New to historical sewing and wondering which hand sewing stitches are essential for making historical dress and historical costuming? In this crash course video, the running stitch, basting stitch, back stitch, felled stitch, whip stitch, flat felled seam, and mantua maker's seam are all covered, providing a collection of stitches so you can begin constructing historical clothing.

This is the second video in the series "Historical Sewing for Beginners" and is preceded by "10 Essential Sewing Tools to Make Historical Clothing": https://youtu.be/vBPvZT-lRnw

This video is organised in chapters for your convenience, please use them to seamlessly navigate through the various stitches and topics.

If you are just starting out with historical handsewing and have any questions, please reach out through the comments, email, or private message!

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Timestamps:

0:00 Intro

1:30 Preparing Your Materials

3:14 Knotting Your Thread

4:16 Running Stitch

6:33 Basting Stitch

7:50 Back Stitch

9:46 Whip Stitch

11:47 Felling or Fell Stitch

14:57 Intro to Finishing Stitches

15:08 Buttonhole Stitch

18:58 Flat Felled Seam

21:23 Mantua Maker's Seam

24:00 Outro

24:32 Surprise!

Music sourced from epidemicsound.com

1. And We Walk After: Trevor Kowalski

2. Light Blue Sky: William Benckert

3. I Fly With You: Franz Gordon

4. And Champagne for All: The Fly Guy Five

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Sewing by hand? Here are 3 basic stitches that might just come in handy! Not everyone has access to a sewing machine or knows how to sew. These simple and straightforward techniques will allow you to mend and create items that you thought you couldn't handle.

You got this!

Basting Stitch/Running Stitch :37

Backstitch: 3:49

Stretch Stitch/Herringbone Stitch: 7:33

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DIY FACE MASK

https://youtu.be/2UejCpjfbn8

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How To Do A Double Back Stitch By Hand?

The Double Back Stitch is a versatile and durable sewing technique, ideal for both decorative embroidery and functional seams. This stitch adds an extra layer of strength by doubling over each segment of the backstitch, making it particularly useful for areas that require additional reinforcement or a more pronounced texture in embroidery designs.

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What Is The Purpose Of Even Tacking?

The even tacking stitch is a hand sewing technique used to temporarily hold layers of fabric together. It involves making evenly spaced, small stitches that can be easily removed later. This stitch is often used in quilting, garment construction, and embroidery as a basting method to ensure fabric alignment before final stitching.

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BASTING STITCH