Basic Hand Sewing Stitches

These sewing video tutorials are to help beginning sewers learn some basic hand sewing stitches.

9 Hand Stitches Video

Basic Hand Stitching

Thanks to Otis College for making this video on three basic hand stitches, hand basting stitch, catch stitch (used in hems) and thread tracing (marking fabric). It's a very helpful video in learning hand sewing.

Three Simple Stitches Anyone Can Do

This is a fun video of some basic stitches used in decorating a pair of pants. However these stitches can be used in any sewing project and in basic hand stitching.

Sewing a Blanket Stitch

The blanket stitch is often used in sewing edges of fleece blankets. This is a very simple project, as you just need a yard of fleece or whatever size you would like. Then sew a blanket stitch along the side. It makes a nice finishing edge.