stitching

[DNICK]

Hello all I'm putting together a haversack using cotten canvis will be sewing it with linnen thread, what type of stitch should I use? I would think a whip stitch would leave the thread to exposed and would wear to quickly maybe a saddle stitch like I use on leather? thanks for any help Duane

 

[CWC]

I've been working on sewing some trousers and a shirt. From these projects I learned that the strongest hand stitch traditionally used for sewing clothing was the "back stitch." Basically, on the front of the fabric you take a small stitch backwards. Then, on the back of the fabric you take a large stitch forward. The forward stitch should be twice the length of the backwards stitch. Now take a second small stitch backwards. This stitch should enter the fabric where your last stitch on the top side ended. If you google back stitch you will probably find some examples that make more sense than my explanation. Your other option would be to just use the saddle stitch. I'm not sure if it was traditionally used to sew cloth, but I don't see any reason not to use it if you want to. Good luck!

 

[CWC]

I got bored and tried to find a good online tutorial for the back stitch. I think the best example I found was the image at this link. http://www.jamboree.freedom-in-education.co.uk/w%27s%20craft%20corner/backstitch.gif

 

[yeoldcraftsman]

DNICK, trying this link explaining and showing the backstitch. It's often used when sewing two pieces of cloth together.

Good luck.
http://www.wikihow.com/Backstitch

Gary

 

[DNICK]

Thanks everyone the stitch looks simple enough I figured you guys would know the answer to this if anyone did.