Overcast stitch by hand

Learn how to hand sew an overcast stitch or whipstitch to finish seams, sew with felt, and add an easy decorative edge to fabric.

A full tutorial on hand-applied overedge stitches. Learn how to sew 7 different overedge stitches by hand including: a blanket stitch, overhand and overcast stitches, whipstitching, slant and vertical hemming stitches, and a buttonhole stitch.

Hand applied overcast stitches and how to use them to clean finish seams. Learn how to sew a hand overcast stitch and a blanket stitch to encase seam allowance edges by hand. When and how to use hand-applied seam finishes- all is covered in this detailed tutorial.

Learn to sew the overcast stitch, perfect for finishing fabric edges, to prevent fraying. step by step method to sew by hand and by sewing machine.

Learn to sew the overcast stitch, perfect for finishing fabric edges, to prevent fraying. step by step method to sew by hand and by sewing machine.

Learn how to sew overcast stitch by machine and hand. This stitch is used for neatening edges and preventing fraying. Detailed article.

Use a hand overcast stitch (whip stitch) to make a flat soft seam finish to prevent fabric from fraying. Step-by-step instructions and images.

A Running/ Straight Stitch B Full Back Stitch C Overcast Stitch D Hemming Stitch E Saddle Stitch F Partial Back Stitch

Learn how to thread a needle, how to end a stitch, how to tie a knot in thread, how to use a thimble, how to hand sew a seam, and also types of hand stitching.

Learn these six common stitches and you can apply them to a myriad of projects.