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Are you afraid of sewing by hand?

Maybe you think it's something that only artisans (or people with surgeon-like precision) can do.

Well I've got great news for you:

Sewing by hand can feel overwhelming at first. But here's the truth:

Absolutely anybody can learn how to sew by hand!

Not only that, but knowing how to sew by hand will also open important doors for you.

It'll allow you to sew buttons, make quick repairs on your clothes, hand-baste fabric, add decorative details, and more.

That's why in this how to sew by hand tutorial, we'll go over everything you need to know to get started.

Let's dive in! 

 One of the cleanest ways to finish your hems is by using a blind hem stitch.

Not only does this remove raw edges and prevent fraying, but blind hems are so clean, you won't see any thread in your finished garment either!

However, sewing a blind hem stitch can be tricky.

If you get it wrong, not only will your hem look loose or uneven, but it can actually come undone because of how thin the stitches are.

That's why in this article, we'll show you the proper way to fold and sew a blind hem stitch.

We'll show you how to do this by hand and by machine, so that you can sew beautiful and invisible hems every time.

Let's dive in. 

 Hand sewing is not only useful for quickly patching up tears, but it also allows for many decorative designs that can only be created by hand.

However, there are a LOT of different stitches for hand sewing.

And if you don't use the right stitch for the right application, you might find the seams unraveling and all your work coming undone.

That's why today, we'll go over the 14 most common hand sewing stitches, what they're used for, and a step-by-step on how to sew them.

There's a lot to cover, so let's dive right in!

Anyone can sew regular zippers.

However, when it comes to invisible zippers, there's a lot more attention to detail required to get it right.

If you're not careful, your invisible zipper, which is supposed to add a touch of class and elegance to your garments, will have the opposite effect and make your clothes look crude and homemade instead.

That's why in this article, we'll show you the six steps to sew perfect invisible zippers every time. So you can be proud of your work, wow your friends, and wear them wherever you go.

Let's dive in! 

If you're looking for a simple way to give your garments a cleaner finish, you've come to the right place.

Overlapping seams are one of the easiest ways to ditch the boring straight stitch and go for something with a bit more style and class.

But here's the thing:

If you make a mistake, even just one of the small details, you could end up with a stitch that puckers, is misaligned, comes undone, or just looks completely homemade.

That's why in this article, we'll go over how to sew overlapping seams in just 4 steps, how to deal with common problems, projects that use overlapping seams, and also answer a few frequently asked questions.

Let's dive in.