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Published: 2013-08-17 06:06:57 +0000 UTC; Views: 7391; Favourites: 256; Downloads: 43
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How to sew by hand! (Using a simple backstitch)Several people have been asking me to post some tutorials on plushie making, but I thought "what about those without sewing machines?" At any rate, learning to sew by hand is a skill you will need to make plushies, whether you have a sewing machine or not.
For toys and clothes, it is not sufficient to use a running stitch, or else it's too easy to pull the thread, and the fabric will bunch up like a curtain. Also you won't be able to make a strong seam with a running stitch. The stitch you can learn in this tutorial is strong. It's basically how people made clothes and things before sewing machines were even invented! Tried and true!
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I just gave this a shot, while adding a technique I conjured myself (just doublebacking over the line for double strength)... It works! 
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I usually use backstitch, it's the simplest one imo ^v^
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This should help me. I can only hand sew things and I am not that good yet. I have only fixed toys, clothes, and made a very cheesy pillow with mom's help. An I could not get it right.
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Thanks. :3 An thank you for this. It may help me someday soon. Um. (Umbreon costume. <3 :3)
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so much time and effort in that sewing style
I usually just thread in and out in a forward manner, but they end up uneven and filled with holes OTL
It makes me admire plushy makers even more!
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hehe that's called "running stitch" (the one u just described)... not soo good for toys, I don't think. Maybe you could give this one a go?
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sounds good! I have tried this stitch in the past, but I'm so impatient it never really worked
though now, I know where to put the needle back into, so I can do it properly now XD Plus it's a lot neater for toys.
I've probably already asked you this before, but do you use a sewing machine to make some of your plushies?
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At long last, the secret has been revealed! :iconomsotieredplz:
Now I can finally give plushing a shot. ;u;
Thank you so much for taking your time to create this! It's wonderfully helpful. C:
Standing by, and awaiting further tutorial instructions.
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haha I'm glad it's useful for you!
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....-may or may not have practiced this-
...-may or may not have pricked my fingers several times-
...-may or may not have plans for a birthday present for a friend and totally looking forward to the next tutorial- >>
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haha aww well I'll try to do the next one soon then!
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<3 Im practicing on this..I think its mink? fabric thats a really dark blue...I really want to use that in my project because it belonged to my grandmother before she passed 👍: 0 ⏩: 1
wow! although maybe she would be happy to see you using her fabric on something nice
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Yeah ^^' Though I only took out about...a 6x6 patch of fabric and cut that in half? I work rather small XD
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I understood this well! I hand-sew a bit in my spare time, but I've always wanted to make plushes like you do, Silk! I can't wait to see the next tutorial :>
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How nice of you to put this together! It's really easy to follow, and explained well too. I think I shall be referring to this from time to time as well, I have a little project I plan to work on soon!
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I'm glad it's easy to folllow! that's the main thing, isn't it?
OOOhhh what project? :3
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This is a great tutorial. Your photos and explanations are very clear.
I do all of my sewing by hand and live by this stitch, but always struggle with knotting at the beginning and end. Looking forward to trying your beginning and ending method. Thanks so much!
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aw thanks! I'm glad I could help a bit then! ^_^
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I really needed this. Our sewing machine doesn't work (can't remember when it did) and I have only experience sewing the ribbons on points shoes.
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naww there's nothing sadder than a broken sewing machine... except maybe an icecream on the ground. Or a lost balloon. ;___;
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Great Tutorial! Hand sewing is a skill that is practical anywhere
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Thank you for making this! This should be very helpful for me
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That was very informative! Thank you for making it ^^ *runs off to practice*
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*needed this*
*W*
My mom doesn't have time to teach me how to sew anymore. XD
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I'm glad you found it helpful! ^_^
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Oh! Thank you so much for making these! I'll be sure to take notes and maybe try something myself! ^.^
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I think the way you finish stitching with the knot technique will be a life saver for me XD Knots are so annoying for me :I
It's funny....I find the back stitch useless for me. I've used in on a few stuffed animals that I've made, and it always ends horribly. The running stitch seems to work for me. I dunno...maybe I'm dumb or something XD But either way, this is a really helpful tutorial for those who don't hand stitch.
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haha well if running stitch works for you then that's fine, right? XD
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Yup! But, it's like you mentioned, it ain't that strong XD
How do you get your back stitch to look so nice? Mine looks so...bleh...even though you don't see the stitching afterwards XD
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ohh haha I practiced so much I can sew really fast XD that isn't my neatest even XD
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This is actually very helpful, as I've been doing the running stitch and didn't know it. It's the stitch my mom showed me, and since she sews mostly on the machine, I guess she doesn't need to know many hand stitches.
I'll be sure to use the back stitch from now on!
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whoops I got my comments mixed up XDD what I meant to say was I'm glad you found this helpful! ;w; good luck!
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haha well if it works for you, then it's fine right? ^_^
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