~Basics of Stitching~

[Missa_Demaris 54]

 

~Basics of Stitching~

Stitching, or rather as it would be called in the context of this book; sewing. Before we get into sewing we first need to understand what it means to sew. The most common way to sew is the act of using thread to connect two layers of fabric, either to create a hem or to unify pieces fabric. The act of sewing is an art form and as all art forms it must be practiced.

This book will go through 3 different methods of sewing: the running stitch, the running backstitch, and the back stitch.

 

The Running Stitch

The running stitch is the one that you are most likely the most familiar with. It is classified by with simple in and out pattern that leaves small dotted lines on your garment, though not as strong as some of the other stitches it’s quite fast and as so often used on sections of dress that are means to not take so much stress, like the panels of a skirt or dress. The simplicity of it makes it useful for small seams down into the millimeter units. When going with a running stitch it’s often useful to have a pillow or cushion beneath it as to secure the stitch as you go along.

[!] An image of how this stitch is performed is shown on the right side of the page

 

The Running Backstitch

Like the previous stitch this stitch is classified by it’s in and out pattern, though unlike the normal running stitch this one is characterised by it’s overlapping of the last stitch bundle, the effect of this is that you will get the efficiency of the running stitch in the speed department, but also a more secure and stronger reinforcement of the thread. Usually the running back stitch is used over the normal running stitch because of it stronger support.

 

[!] An image of how this stitch is performed is shown on the right side of the page

 

The Backstitch

The Backstitch is the most secure of the stitching methods in this book, and it’s characterised by the fact that everytime the needle passed through the fabric it returns to the lazy hole for a secured stitch. Often when using a Backstitch there isn’t even a need to tie a knot to the thread when starting the sewing. Though the Backstitch is far more time-consuming than the other stitches it’s the strongest, and may be used for parts of garments under stress like armpits and sleeves. It is by some accounts the standard to have 20 stitches per inch, though the thickness of your fabric may determine that you'll have to do with fewer. When Backstitching make sure to pull the thread firmly as a loose threat will weaken the seam and by extension  the garment. When a Backstitch has been performed correctly it’s quite strong, and difficult to tear. So when reading books where people pull off their hems to make makeshift bandages it’s a sign of them having poor quality clothing. A quality garment wouldn’t tear.

 

[!] An image of how this stitch is performed is shown on the right side of the page

-Álfer Elibar’acal

 

[Apocrypha 82]

Written as a response or twisted addendum is the following..

 

“L' ah'ehye bthnkor, l' na'ah'ehye li.  Fm'latghnanah ngahnah ng ah'ehye llll ngahnah n'ghftog gn'bthnknyth's gn'th'bthnk.  Ah'ehye nwngluii ng ah'ehye nwnglui l' mgehyenah hnahr'luh l' zhro nilgh'ri n'ghftyar, nilgh'ri ngahnah ephaiahnnn nilgh'ri nwngluii ephaimgahnnn”

 

 

[DISCOLIQUID 1956]

7 hours ago, Apocrypha said:

Written as a response or twisted addendum is the following..

 

“L' ah'ehye bthnkor, l' na'ah'ehye li.  Fm'latghnanah ngahnah ng ah'ehye llll ngahnah n'ghftog gn'bthnknyth's gn'th'bthnk.  Ah'ehye nwngluii ng ah'ehye nwnglui l' mgehyenah hnahr'luh l' zhro nilgh'ri n'ghftyar, nilgh'ri ngahnah ephaiahnnn nilgh'ri nwngluii ephaimgahnnn”

 

 

 

Grouch, man of many talents, started to learn how to stitch when whatever the sam-**** was on the back caught his eye. 

 

“What in tarnation?”