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If you have problems with this, you can buy a needle threader. They can be quite useful for those with bad eyes or shaky hands. :) I find it is easiest to wind the end of the thread around one of my fingers so that it forms a loop. You can then slip that loop off your finger and pull the end through. I usually do this twice so I know the knot will stay! Stitching", then is making repeated stitches, whether to bind up a wound or to put together a garment. (Or make a quilt, etc.) Sewing" is the activity involved in making items out of fabric or similar materials, using techniques resembling stitching. (What a "technique resembling stitching" means is subject to individual interpretation, but might include gluing, fastening together with rivets, fusing with heat, etc.) "Sew" is a verb (where "stitch" is both a noun and a verb), though "sewing" can be used as an uncountable noun.

Put your needle through that loop and pull so the stitch becomes a 90 degree angle. It's easier in the pictures. But you'll continue with the diagonal stitching and pulling until you're done. Now, thread your needle - I chose double threaded for this one because it makes it more visible! Double threading your needle will make a stronger seam, but choose single threaded if you want the stitches to be almost invisible. I'm also using purple thread, though typically you will use thread to match your fabric so it blends in. :) Add a list of names to sew with a logo. A different name will sew for each garment. Standard Digitizing Use the Normal Fill, Column, Satin line, Manual Stitches etc. digitizing tools to create controlled, detailed designs. Editing

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Learning to slip stitch is a little complicated, but it's a wonderful stitch to learn to finish your projects. Invisible stitches are the best! Slip stitching is a great way to finish small projects or project that really need to look finished and flawless. :D There are other ways, of course, but this is the main one I use. :) And once you learn to slip stitch you'll want to do it all the time! As with any kind of sewing, practice makes perfect. Work on making even stitches and soon you'll be stitching with finesse. At the end, take the needle and move it to the right of the last vertical line the thread forms. Bring it up through the fabric and form a loop like we've been doing. Put the needle through the loop a couple times and viola, a knot! Yay! For the best results, choose the right stitch, thread, and needle for the task. You can choose thread that matches your fabric to keep the stitches less visible or opt for a contrasting color when you want your finishing stitches to stand out. And be sure that your needle is the right size for your thread and with a point designed for your fabric. In some projects, it's recommended to begin your work with a waste knot to avoid pulling the unknotted thread through the fabric. (This a simple knot that is trimmed away after a few stitches are made or when the seam is completed.)

Single threaded: pull the thread through the eye so that the needle is a few inches from the end. You can then cut the length of thread that you like. You will knot the longer single thread however you like and begin sewing.

Sewn items might be articles of clothing, curtains, coverings for pieces of furniture, bedding, the "convertible" roof of a car, or a dozen other things.

use nylon "invisible" thread which is difficult to work with but easier to thread. it pushes thru the eye of a needle cleanly even when doubled over, and For digitizing, Stitch & Sew Studio software adds a full suite of both traditional and automatic digitizing tools. Full, manual drawing tools are intuitive to use and make precise logo creation possible for operators at all skill levels. Throughout the creation process, Studio also makes it easy manage key stitch settings that help digitizers optimize designs for different fabric & garment types to maximize sewing quality. Topping it off, cutting-edge automatic digitizing and photo-stitch tools help digitizers save time and create quality embroidery artwork. Beeswax - Sounds odd, I know. But essential for hand sewing. When you run your thread over the beewax, it gives the thread a nice coating that will keep it from tangling and make it stronger. Using the pictures for reference will probably help a lot. And remember that these stitches should look the same on both sides. :) You may also want to invest in an iron, self-healing cutting mat, rotary cutter, and rulers. But they're not entirely necessary!

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