Hand embroidery can add a fun, unique detail to your clothes and it's actually very easy to do. Grab a design and watch this video to see an overview on how to get started embroidering on your clothes. Beginner friendly!
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Buttons 101
Buttons are a standard fastener that can add a lot of flair to garments. This video covers button basics like different types and how to sew them on by hand or by machine.
Smocking – Wave Stitch
Step up your smocking game by doing an embroidery on top of it. This tutorial demonstrates how to do a basic wave stitch to get you started.
Elbow Patches
Add elbow patches to your jackets and sweaters to extend the life of your garments while also adding a fun style detail. This video shows you how to create your own and sew them on.
Lattice Smocking
Lattice smocking is a cool fabric manipulation technique that is created by sewing folds of fabric together. This is done through the use of hand sewing and creates a elegant design on the front of the fabric.
Feather Stitch
The feather stitch and double feather stitch is a delicate embroidery stitch, which can add a layer of complexity to any of your projects. Professor Pincushion shows you how to do the basic and then a variation of the stitch.
Hand Applique
Learn how to hand applique for quilting or embellishments.
Shell Tuck
Learn how to sew delicate shell tucks for a unique embellishment.
Hand Sewing Needles 101
Not all hand sewing needles are equal and it's important to pick the right needle for the job. This educational tutorial covers the different types, needle sizes and how to thread them.