1. How to thread a needle Basic hand sewing stiches
Sewing Basics
How to thread a needle
Basic hand sewing stiches

2. Threading the Needle There are 2 ways:
One thread or double thread, we will be using a DOUBLE thread
First, trim the end that will pass through the eye with your sewing shears
Thins gives a clean edge and helps you ease it through the eye

3. Threading the Needle Single Threaded Double Threaded
Pull the thread through the eye so that the needle is a few inches from the end
Cut the length of thread that you like.
Knot the longer single thread however you like and begin sewing.
Make sure you're holding the shorter bit of thread close to the needle while sewing - otherwise, it will slip through the eye and you'll have to keep rethreading it!
Pull the thread through the eye and double it up (match up each end)
Knot the two tail ends together
Begin sewing!

4. Knotting the Thread

5. Types of Stiches
Running
Basting
Backstitch

6. Running Stitch Can be used for most anything
Bring your needle up through the fabric from the back (wrong side)until the knot hits the fabric
Make a stich to the left or right, whichever way you’re more comfortable
Bring the thread back up and start over again!
Stitches and spacing should be even in length

7. Basting Stitch Exact same process as a Running Stitch, except longer
Between ¼ and ½ inches in length
Running and basting stitched should look the same from both sides of the fabric

8. Backstitch
Smaller, stronger, easier to keep straight than a running/basting stitch
Closest to machine sewing you can get by hand
Again, bring needle up through the back/wrong side of fabric unit you hit the knot
Take a SMALL stitch to the right or left
When the needle goes back through the wrong side, you’ll be bringing it up through the fabric one stitch away from the left stitch
Then push the needle through the fabric right next to the end of the first stitch

9. Front Backstitch Back

10. Finishing with a Knot!
There are 3 kinds

11. Knot #1 Cut the thread right below the eye of the needle
You will now have two tails
Tie these tails in a standard knot
You can do this more than once!

12. Knot #2 Hold the needle with one hand and the thread in the other.
Loop the thread counterclockwise over the needle and pull it through. You'll now have the beginnings of a knot.
Guide the loop down to the fabric and tighten - use your finger to keep the knot in place while it tightens. Do this twice!

13. Knot #3
You'll need to make sure you have a stitch on the back or wrong side of the fabric that's close by.
Take your needle and slip it under the stitch to form a loop.
Guide your needle through the loop and tighten. Do this two or three times.

14. We’ll be using THIS stitch to sew our Beanies for Preemies
Blanket Stitch
We’ll be using THIS stitch to sew our Beanies for Preemies