Introduction
In this guide, we will be learning how to hand sew a small hole in an article of clothing. This guide is perfect for first-time hand sewers and provides tips that make the learning process easier. This guide is necessary in order to help prevent any more toxic waste from ending up in the landfills by simply mending our used clothes back into better conditions.
Before following this guide, I would suggest readers purchase a thimble as a precautionary tool. If you don’t know what a thimble is, it’s a small rounded cup that protects your finger from getting pricked by the needle. Although optional, I feel it could help prevent any minor cuts from occurring. Also, in this guide, I used notes as a way to emphasize important information, and tips as a way to highlight information that is more beneficial to the reader. I hope this guide provides clarity throughout your sewing journey and is beneficial for use in the future as well. Now let’s get to sewing!
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Fold the clothing inside out. From the hole, pinch the two sides together, making sure the outside of the clothing is even and smooth.
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Starting on one end of the hole, poke the needle through the clothing, passing the thread and needle to the other side of the hole. The double knot should not move from the original side you began with, but instead, be held in place. Make sure to pull the thread and needle firmly in order to seal the hole properly.
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Then, from the other side, poke another hole and pass the thread to the side originally started on, following the same process in step 5.
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At the end, use the needle to loop the thread, tying a few knots to hold the stitching in place.
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Cut any remaining thread with a pair of scissors.
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Thank you for reading my guide and I hoped it helped you understand the basics of hand sewing. Don’t worry if you can’t get it right the first time, practice makes perfect! Happy sewing :)
