Hand Sewing Mastery

Hand Sewing Mastery

Learn the skills to master hand sewing and set your projects apart! In this course we will teach you the basic stitches, show you how to sew on snaps the right way, how to sew snaps over buttons effortlessly, and some basic hand embroidery stitches to embellish your projects!

Instructors: Shari, Melinda, & Cinnamon

Hand Sewing Mastery
  • SWC Hand Sewing Sampler

    In this video we have a fun little project for you to work on to practice the different hand stitches while making a beautiful resource at the same time.

  • Sew On Snaps Part 1

    In this video we show you how to mark your snap placement and how to sew on the socket side of a snap.

  • Sew On Snaps Part 2

    In this video we show you how to sew on the ball side of a snap.

  • Snaps Under Buttons

    In this video we show you how to sew a snap under a decorative button.

  • Hand Sewing Buttons

    In this video we will show you how to sew on a flat button and a shank button.

  • Hand Sewn Buttonhole

    In this video we will show you how to make a basic hand-sewn buttonhole. For historical and heirloom garments, hand sewn buttonholes add an air of authenticity and charm.

  • Thread Loop Closure

    In this video we show you how to make a thread loop and button closure.

  • Hand Embroidery

    In this video I share with you a few basic stitches - the backstitch, chain stitch, split stitch, and the French knot. You can use these to create a variety of stitch combinations.