Slip Stitch
The slip stitch is a hand-sewing technique that is usually used to sew down the fold of a binding edge or a hem. It is nearly invisible! Here’s how to do it…
Tie a small knot at the end of a length of thread and thread it on a needle.
Bring the needle from the inside of the binding or hem’s fold and exit through its crease, leaving the knot tucked inside the fold. Take a tiny stitch directly across from the spot where the needle exited the fold.
Now pick up about ¼-inch of fabric, running right along the crease, as shown above.
Pick up another tiny stitch right across from the last exit point, then travel back through the fold, inserting the needle directly across from the tiny stitch.
Continue back and forth in this manner along the entire length of the binding or hem edge. Tie a knot at the end.
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I think this is beautiful. Would love to learn this type of embroidery. It is beautiful.
One other thing that could be added to this is how to end the thread and start a new thread as you’re going around the quilt. I would like to know a good technique for tying off the thread once I’ve reached the end of it and need to start a new thread. Thanks.
Hi Michelle,
Thanks for writing in! While we do not have plans at the moment for adding any new quilting or hand sewing tutorials, I will certainly pass your suggestion along to the design team!
Best,
Julianna
A video would be useful as I’m struggling to understand how to do this
Hi Nomi,
Thanks for reaching out! We don’t currently have the resources to create a video for this technique, but I will certainly pass your request along to the design team!
Best,
Julianna