Thread the needle and tie a knot at the end. Prep the rip by doing a back stitch on one side of the open seam, going all the ...

This is the stitch used for sewing basic seams and topstitching. Most basic seams are sewn in a stitch length of 2.4 mm. Stitch length can be increased for gathering and basting to 4-5mm.

In and out. In and out. Mia: Nice work! The smaller and more equally spaced the stitches are, the stronger the seam will be. Don't pull too tightly or the fabric will bunch up, keep it flat.

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