EXERCISE BASIC HAND STITCH

Week 2 (01/09/2021)

Faith Aimee Choong Jia Yi / 0345509

Introduction to Pattern Drafting & Garment Making [DST63504]

Exercise 01: Basic Hand Stitch

LECTURE [01/09]

In today's lecture, we had to do 5 basic hand stitches on a piece of fabric. Hand sewing methods are rarely used in industries as sewing machines are often used to make garments. Hand sewing frequently occurs when it comes to custom-made clothing or bridal gowns. 

EXERCISE 01

We did 5 different types of basic stitches. Running stitch, basting stitch, back stitch, herringbone stitch, and invisible stitch. 

[Full View] Stitches 1- 4

[Back View] Stitches 1- 4

1. Running Stitch- It's a straight or running stitch that is not often visible as they are used to close seams.

2. Basting Stitch- It's a temporary stitch. This stitch is often used to hold a seam in place until it's sewn properly.

3. Back Stitch- This stitch holds two pieces of fabric together strongly. The stitches are made in the reverse direction of the typical sewing direction.

4. Herringbone/Catch Stitch- This stitch resembles the bone extending to the spine in a herring fish, in which the stitch was named the 'herringbone' stitch. This stitch creates a fabric pattern.

[Full View] Invisible Seam Stitch

[Closeup View] Invisible Seam Stitch

5. Invisible Stitch- The thread of the stitch is invisible. This type of stitch hides stitch marks underneath folded edges, hence this stitch can create an invisible hem.