Performing
Basic Hand
Stitches
Lesson 2
• identify the different kinds of basic
stitches;
• discuss the concepts of hand
stitches;
• follow the step-by-step process of
the different basic stitches; and
• perform simple projects using the
embroidered article.
Basic
Hand
Stitches
Hand stitching is an easy
method of stitching hems,
small sewing projects and
mending clothing and other
items.
Stitches are the fundamental
elements of sewing, knitting,
embroidery, crochet, and
needle lace-making, whether
by hand or machine.
Learning hand stitches or
embroidery is both fun and relaxing,
plus it is an easy way to create
beautiful art with fabric and thread.
3 VARIOUS STITCHES
Temporary Stitch
or Basting
Permanent
Stitch
Decorative
Stitch
TEMPORARY
STITCH OR
BASTING
serves as a guide in sewing
before the permanent stitch
PERMANENT
STITCH
on the other hand is done
with a higher number of
stitches.
which is used to
give decoration to
the garments.
DECORATIV
E S T I T C H
DIFFERENT
KINDS OF
HAND
STITCHES
1. RUNNING
STITCH
It is used for handmade seams. It is
a simple embroidery stitch that is
good for making dashed outlines. It
is also considered being the easiest
stitch for outlining.
1. RUNNING
STITCH
2. BACK
STITCH
The strongest stitch
made by our which can
be a substitute for
machine stitch.
2. BACK STITCH
3. EVEN BASTING
Used on smooth fabrics. The size of
the stitches and the spaces
between the stitches are the same.
3. EVEN BASTING
4. UNEVEN BASTING
It is used as a guideline for
stitching. The size of the
stitches and the spaces
between the stitches are
not the same.
4. UNEVEN
BASTING
5. BLANKET STITCH
Decorative or functional
depending on the
closeness of stitches. It
can also be used to
protect the edges of the
fabric to prevent
raveling.
5. BLANKET
STITCH
A large cross-stitch of
uneven proportions
used especially on
bulky materials for
finishing and
hemming.
6. CATCH STITCH
OR
HERRINGBONE
STITCH
6. CATCH STITCH OR
HERRINGBONE STITCH
is a series of loops that lay on
the fabric forming a loose
style line. A chain stitch can
be sewn with any thread, yarn
or ribbon.
7. CHAIN
STITCH
7. CHAIN
STITCH
8. FEATHER STITCH
OR FLY STITCH
-is used as a smocking
stitch. It can be used
along straight or curving
lines and works well in
combination with a
variety of stitches.
8. FEATHER STITCH
OR FLY STITCH
9. LAZY DAISY
STITCHis often done in circles
to form flower motifs.
This stitch is very easy
to work on. It is also
known as the “tied
loop stitch” knotted
knot stitch”.
9. LAZY DAISY
STITCH
it is a series of flat stitches
which completely fill the
fabric.
10. SATIN
STITCH
10. SATIN
STITCH
It is generally used for outlining
shapes and for stitching flower
stems and tendrils.
11. STEM
STITCH
11. STEM
STITCH
12. CROSS
STITCH
is a form of sewing and a popular form of
counted-thread embroidery which is
comprised of X-shaped stitches done on
fabric.
12. CROSS
STITCH
13. FRENCH
KNOT
This stitch involves
wrapping the thread once
or twice around the
needle and pulling
through to form a knot on
the surface of the fabric.
13. FRENCH
KNOT
14. FISHBONE
STITCH
kind of filling
stitch which is
ideal for making
leaves or
feathers.
14. FISHBONE
Good
Working
Habits
1. Have a clean sewing
box with complete
sewing tools.
2. Wash your hands
before working.
3. Proper lighting should be
observed while doing your
embroidery stitches
4. Clip or tie your hair while
working so you can see
your work clearly.
5. Use the appropriate
needle for the right kind of
cloth.
6. Put your scraps of
cloth and thread in a
plastic bag.
7. Use embroidery
scissors in cutting
thread, not your teeth.
8. An elbow-length of a
thread is appropriate to
use for easier sewing.
9. Work with your
hands and not with
your lips.
10. Follow the step-by-
step procedure.

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