Red Ted Art: How to sew a Button (Craft Basic Sewing)

Red Ted Art: How to Sew a Running Stitch

As part of our Basic Sewing series, we have our "how to do a Running Stitch" - learn this basic of all hand sewing stitch - the running stitch. It is a great stitch for kids to begin learning to sew with, but also for creating gather fabric effects.

Red Ted Art: How to Sew a Backstitch

Basic Sewing Tutorials: How to do a Back Stitch -a great basic hand sewing stitch to learn. It is a great stitch for hand sewing plush toys. The back stitch is strong and durable.

Red Ted Art: how to Sew an Overstitch

Basic Sewing Series: How to do an Overstitch - learn this basic of all hand sewing stitch - the overstitch. It is a great stitch for kids to begin learning to sew with and looks lovely when worked in contrasting colours. Part of the Red Ted Art CRAFT BASICS series.

Red Ted Art: How to Sew a Blanket Stitch

Basic Sewing Skills: How to do a Blanket Stitch - learn this basic of all hand sewing. This is a wonderful embroidery stitch for decorative edges or small plush toys. It looks tricky, but give the blanket stitch a go and you will see it isn't too hard at all!

Red Ted Art: How to Sew a French Knot

How to do a French knot - learn this basic of all hand sewing - part of our Basic Sewing series. This is a fun little embroidery stitch to know and master! It is great as a "little eye" or as the centre of a flower. Pretty, decorative AND tactile.

15 Basic Hand Embroidery Stitches Sampler For Absolute Beginners