Make a Catch Stitch by Hand
Template:InuseWant to learn how to make a catch stitch by hand to hem your pants or skirt and also in suits? It is an easy technique that anybody can learn to make in minutes. A catch stitch is a large cross-stitch of uneven proportions used in garments or for finishing and hemming purposes. A stitch keeps layers of fabric flat against one another and uses it on lined garments because of the lining covers and protects the surfaces threads, which tend to catch on things. You can decide on the stitch length according to your choice. It only takes a few minutes to hem your pants.
Steps
- Chose a needle size to start.
- Pick a fabric of your choice.
- Cut a thread to match your type of fabric and thread the needle.
- Start the direction of the cross stitch and will travel from left to right.
- Insert the needle into the layer of fabric that lays flat against the other by moving it a couple of millimeters. The needle will come up and cross over to the under-section of the fabric. The needle should then enter that fabric section. Mirror the process on the other side.
- Point the needle to the left as you sew back and forth.
- Add the other layer to create a crossing-over effect.
- Finished
Tips
- Be patient, and once you get the hang of it, it will be easier for you to do hand stitches by hand. Secondly, make sure you have fun while making stitches in your garments or finishings.
- Remeber that you have to practice in order to get the perfect catch stitch. You might have to do a row of stitches in order to get the final stitch you want.
Things You'll Need
- Needle
- Thread
- Fabric
- Scissors
