Having some knowledge of sewing allows you to extend the life of your clothes. A darning often consists of a short succession of hem stitches or straight stitches. When you have finished the series of stitches, you need to tie the thread with a knot - and doing it is very simple!
Steps
Part 1 of 2: The Basics
Step 1. Leave some excess thread
Try to leave at least 8 cm of thread at the end of the seam to be able to close the stitches without losing the end.
Step 2. Avoid sewing fabrics on the right side
Keep the clothes on a flat surface, such as a table: in this way you do not risk joining multiple layers of fabric (for example those you are wearing with the dress to be sewn).
Step 3. Make the wrong side of the dress face you
You should also be able to see the length of the stitches you are sewing.
Part 2 of 2: The Knot
Step 1. Make a noose
Insert the needle under the fabric, near the last point, and pull it until the thread forms a loop.
Note: If you are using single or double thread, you can also make the loop with only the thread. Hold the thread in one hand and the needle in the other, create a ring above the needle and pass the latter through it; then pull the thread until the knot slips towards the fabric and tighten it. This way you have created a node
Step 2. Use the needle to create a knot
Insert the needle slowly into the loop and pull it to tighten the thread. This way you start the knot.
- Note: if you are using double thread, you can also pull out the needle (so you will have two threads dangling from the fabric) and fold the left "tail" back and over the right one several times, just as if you were tying your shoes. (in the first step of lacing, not when you tie the bow).
- Repeat these steps several times to make sure the knot is secure.
Step 3. Eliminate the excess thread
Cut the length that protrudes from the knot so that the fabric looks clean and tidy. Use very sharp scissors.
