How To Hand Sew A Straight Stitch? Sew Straight Stitch With Grandma Tricks

After knowing about stitch I was sewing and getting frustrated! 😡 Cause no matter what, I couldn’t do a straight stitch. So I went to grandma and asked how to hand sew a straight stitch.

Come on, Grandma, I know this isn’t that easy! Show in depth.

Haha!😁 Ok, let’s go and see how to hand sew straight stitch.

How To Hand Sew A Straight Stitch?

To hand sew a straight stitch, you need to follow 4 steps.

1. Tie A Knot In Thread For Hand Sewing
2. Draw Line And Push The Needle
3. Make The First Straight Stitch
4. Continue And Secure Straight Stitch

You can tie the thread knot in 2 ways. As in:

1. Thread knot in the fabric
2. Thread knot on the thread

-describe those 2 methods, Grandma.

-Ok, well-

To make a thread knot in the fabric, make a slip knot just like a Hand-Applied Basting Stitch. Then, to start stitch run the thread through a small section of the fabric. Remember doing a slip stitch? Yes, just like that Slip the needle through the slip knot hole and pull everything tight. Your thread should now be secured.

This method is most useful if you do a tacking stitch.

Another method is to create a loop by slipping the needle into the fabric. Then, slip the needle through the loop and pull it tight. Repeat this to make a second knot.

Confused? Then watch this video tutorial-

And,

To thread a knot on the thread, Cut a piece of thread about 18 to 30 inches (46 to 76 cm) long. You can also use this ratio for running stitches.

This will help you with individual stitches. Push one end through the eye of your sewing needle. At the other end, tie a basic knot and put an embroidery hoop. just like you would do while doing an embroidery stitch. You can knot it 2 or 3 times if you want the thread to be extra secure. This will help you to do the easy type of hand stitch.

Drawing a line in the fabric will help you do a straight stitch as a beginner. This isn’t like saddle stitch so you have gotta be specific about it.  So, bring your fabric, put a ruler on it, and draw a straight line on it. That’s how to start a stitch hand sewing.

Push the needle up through the fabric and keep pulling until the knot catches on the back.

Pull the thread slowly to avoid tangles. If you pull too fast, it might knot up. Also, be careful not to pull too tightly when you feel the knot catch, or you might accidentally pull it through the fabric. Since isn’t like a tent stitch you need to be specific about it.

Make the first straight stitch. Push the needle down through the layers of fabric to make a stitch about 1/4 inch (0.64 cm) larger stitches.

You can adjust the strong stitch length and gaps between stitches to whatever works best for your project. Place the needle on the fabric surface, push it through to the back, and pull the thread all the way through. Shorter stitches are strong and secure, while longer stitches are quicker but less sturdy.

 Long stitches are good for joining edges or creating a noticeable dashed line. The stitch length is totally up to you and varies on stitching type, such as:

However, The distance between stitches can vary, such as:

-For practice, try making 1/4 inch straight stitches.

Continue straight stitch according to a specific length. Once you are done, it is time to secure it.

To secure a straight stitch, you can make a few small backstitches (also known as reverse stitches) at the end of your line by stitching backward over your last few stitches.

Or, you can tie a knot by bringing the needle to the back of the pieces of fabric, loose stitches, creating a small loop with the thread, and passing the needle through the loop. And make a parallel stitch. Pull it tight to form a knot, and repeat this a couple of times for extra security. Finally, trim the excess thread close to the knot to keep everything neat. Make an excellent hand stitch.

So, yes that’s how to hand sew a straight stitch.

How To Sew Herringbone Stitch By Hand?

To sew a herringbone stitch by hand, bring the needle up through the fabric at the starting point. Move the needle to the right and slightly down, inserting it back into the fabric. Pull through, then bring the needle up diagonally to the left of the initial stitch, forming an “X” shape.

Continue by repeating this process, making sure each new stitch crosses the previous one at a consistent angle, creating a zigzag pattern. Maintain even spacing and tension for a neat finish.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)

Sum Up

Now I know how to hand sew a straight stitch, and I did it successfully! I hope our guide also helps you straighten and relieve your frustration. Want more update like this? Then stay with sewing inspo.