A beginners hand sewing technique is the basting stitch, which consists of quarter-inch long stitches created by running the needle in and out of the fabric. Learn the basting stitch, which is helpful in piecing together a project before sewing the final seams, with instructions from a sewing craftsman in this free video on sewing.
Expert: Sam Lewis
Contact: www.darkleather.net
Bio: Sam Lewis is an Austin-based artist and craftsman who works in clothing, leatherwork, photography and wood.
Filmmaker: Todd Green
Duration : 0:3:11
Sewing tables should be sturdy pieces of furniture to support the motion of a sewing machine, and there should be ample work space and plenty of lighting. Set up a sewing area to home a sewing machine, supplies, fabrics and work space with instructions from a sewing craftsman in this free video on sewing.
Hand sewing techniques are important to learn for detail work, and basting, a very loose running stitch, and the back stitch are the two most useful stitches to learn. Practice hand stitching for a variety of projects with instructions from a sewing craftsman in this free video on sewing.
When sewing leather, always use a chisel-tip leather needle, which cuts the material instead of separating the weave, and use a heavy-weight upholstery thread. Gather the right materials for sewing leather with instructions from a sewing craftsman in this free video on sewing.
Beginners sewing baskets should include a pair of artifact shears, a pair of thread-snipping shears, a pack of needles, thread, a pin cushion, a measuring tape, a seam ripper and straight pins. Collect the necessary supplies to place together a sewing basket with instructions from a sewing craftsman in this free video on sewing.