Basic Hand Stitches

This is the simplest form of hand stitch.

• Basting

• Permanent stitch

• Back stitch

• Running stitch

These are stitches that are left in the garment and form a part of the stitched garment.

• Permanent stitch

• Hemming stitch

• Temporary stitch

• Basting

These stitches are used to hold the garment pieces together before permanent stitches are made.

• Basting

• Running stitch

• Permanent stitch

• Back stitch

This is used in fastening together two or more pieces of fabric where there is to be no strain on them before the permanent basting is done.

• Even Basting

• Uneven Basting

• Permanent stitch

• Running stitch

Sometimes called the ugly stitch.

• Permanent stitch

• Even Basting

• Overcast Stitch

• Back stitch