Hand Sewing

Hand sewing techniques are important foundation skills for all sewers, and can be helpful on practically any project. We’re here to help you uncover common and uncommon handwork techniques, hand sewing stitches, and find the best hand sewing projects, all in one place.


A few weeks ago, I wrote about an embroidered jacket that was a wearable work in progress. The artist traced the pattern of the embroidery and then slowly worked on the jacket, which she also wore in her travels. Because the tracing was light and the pattern abstract, she could wear it even though it… This post is only available to members.