The chain stitch is universal and is one of the oldest sewing stitches. It is the one most commonly used in sewing. Many beautiful jobs have been done entirely with the chain stitch and it is the most suitable to use when a uniform line is needed. It is equally useful for making a border or a fill and its adaptability, given by the chain shape, makes it particularly suitable for following curved or spiral lines.
Steps
Sew Chain Stitch Step 1
Step 1. Follow the illustrations provided with this article for reference
Sew Chain Stitch Step 2
Step 2. Pass the needle across the top of the drawn line
Sew Chain Stitch Step 3
Step 3. Hold the working thread to the left with your thumb
Sew Chain Stitch Step 4
Step 4. Insert the needle where the thread just passed and bring it 1.5mm forward on the drawn line
Sew Chain Stitch Step 5
Step 5. Pull the thread through the part of the thread that is held with your thumb
It should show clean stitching on the wrong side.
Advice
The chain can be made more loosely by inserting the needle to the right, rather than where the thread came out.
The chain can also be used for crochet loom work. The result is similar, although the working technique is quite different because you do not work with a needle but with crochet. This makes it run faster, but the more mechanical aspect, so it's not highly recommended.
All cycling enthusiasts must sooner or later face the breaking or "falling" of the chain of their bicycle. Thankfully, there is no need to take the vehicle to an expensive machine shop for this common problem that you can solve on your own if you know how to proceed.
Sewing is a skill that few children learn adequately. If you like and want your children to learn this textile art, you can explain to them how it is sewn by hand and with the sewing machine. It starts when they are still small or just teenagers.
Unless you have an unlimited clothing budget, which allows you to throw away any garment that needs mending, at some point in your life you will find yourself having to fix or hem one of your dresses. The hems give clothes a finished and neat look and help garments last longer by preventing fraying.
The sewing machine does not work? Are you on vacation and only have needle and thread at hand? Knowing how to fix a hem by hand is an unparalleled skill - it won't be difficult once you master it. In addition, a hand-sewn hem can be practically invisible and, therefore, is an ideal solution that allows you to achieve a flawless finish on your garments.
There are many types of dresses that you can make, but if you are a beginner and want to create something very versatile, an infinity dress is a great start. This type of dress only needs a single seam and can adapt to many different styles.
