To end a sewing stitch, you bring your needle through to the other side of the fabric and then create a knot to secure it.
Ending a Hand Sewing Stitch
The provided reference, a YouTube video titled "Knotting off my backstitch. Easy way to finish your hand sewing," explains how to end a stitch with a simple knot:
- Stitch to the End: Sew until you reach the desired end point of your stitching.
- Perpendicular Insertion: Push the needle all the way through the fabric so that it comes out on the other side, perpendicular to the previous stitches.
- Pull Through: Gently pull the needle and thread completely through to the back of the fabric.
- Create the Knot: The video continues to explain how to create the knot on the other side. Note: Specific knotting techniques are not fully covered in the provided reference but involve a basic loop and knot.
Key Steps for Knotting Off:
- Secure the Thread: The objective is to make a small, secure knot to prevent the stitching from unraveling.
- Close to the Fabric: The knot should be as close to the fabric's surface as possible to avoid excess thread looping and catching.
- Tuck the Tail: After the knot is formed, the tail of the thread can be carefully threaded back through a few stitches or trimmed very close to the knot.
Considerations for different stitch types:
| Stitch Type | Considerations when ending |
|---|---|
| Backstitch | Secure knotting is crucial as backstitches are often used in places that require strength |
| Running Stitch | May need multiple knots or a tie-off to secure due to its less secure nature. |
While the reference illustrates a specific way to end a backstitch, this general method of bringing the thread to the back and creating a knot applies broadly to various types of hand stitches.
