Learning how to create beautiful, neat, and strong stitches by hand is not always easy. Since handsewing is no longer considered a "basic life skill", we're often left on our own to try and figure it out, without any real guidance. I've been handsewing, both professionally and privately, for years, and I have learned so much from my teachers and years of experience and research. Today, I want to share with you my 5 tips to improve your hand sewing, without having to really sew anything.

Beginning with using a thimble (obviously...), I walk you through what types of sewing threads are best for hand sewing garments, and things to keep in mind for silk, cotton, and linen thread (hint: not all threads are created equal, and sewing thread quality and weight really matter!) Next, we talk about needles sharps vs. betweens/quilters vs. embroidery, the quality of different needle brands, like John James, Colonial, Dritz, and others, and what size needles to look for! I also rant a bit and demonstrate how important sewing technique and basting are, and how they shouldn't be overlooked.

Hopefully, whether you're a beginner sewist, looking to improve your hand sewing skills, or feeling ready to take on a large 18thcentury gown project by hand, hopefully, I have something in this video that will help you on your sewing journey!

How to Use A Metal Thimble Video:    • How to Sew with a METAL Thimble || ...  

Needles:
Roxanne Needles (sharps): https://amzn.to/3burMiz

Roxanne Needles (betweens): https://amzn.to/3lQlnTB

Burnley & Trowbridge Needles (they sell Bohin!) https://burnleyandtrowbridge.com/coll...

all the John James Needles: https://www.jjneedles.com/buyneedles

Needles Guide: https://www.jjneedles.com/needlesguide

Threads:

Burnley and Trowbridge Threads (linen and silk): https://burnleyandtrowbridge.com/coll...

My favorite (Kinkame) silk twist: https://www.britexfabrics.com/notions...

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