Do you just knot it a couple of times? For example, I am making a sock monkey, and I am not sure how to end the line of thread. Thanks a lot!
2007-09-16 22:48:20 · 9 answers · asked by AggieAM 3 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
I don't do a standard knot at the beginning either. Knots pop loose. That's different issue.
Beyond the normally functional area, I stitch at least three additional tight back-stitches, making a point of going through the thread itself each time (normally one tries to *not* pierce the stitching threads) and then do one straight stitch back to embed itself in this 3-stitch area. Clip the loose thread close.
In embroidery, where the area will fully covered, I begin with a back-stitch about 1/4-1/2 inch away and end the same. Later stitching further secures the threads.
I figure "If it can't be laundered, it's not been properly accomplished."
2007-09-17 07:44:52 · answer #1 · answered by h_brida 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you're sewing on a machine then there's four ways to end a stitch - 1. Backstitch - there should be a lever or button with a "u turn" symbol on it. Hit/push that and go back a few stitches over your previous ones and then let go and sew off the end of the fabric. 2. Tiny stitches - switch to a small stitch length and sew with that the last 1/2" or so. Good if your machine doesn't backstitch (my first one didn't). A pain to rip out, though. 3. Tie off - sew off the end of the fabric and tie the two lengths together in a square knot. Old-school way of doing it, but takes too long for me. :) 4. Dab of fray-check (a type of glue). Makes a stiff spot, not recommended except in emergencies. If you're sewing by hand, then there's a couple ways: 1. Take a few small stitches in the same spot. Should hold. 2. Pass the needled under some of the stitches on the wrong side. Pass it back under again. It'll hold. 3. Pass it under a stitch on the backside but don't pull all the thread through. See the loop you just formed? Pass the needle through it and pull the thread tight, in essence knotting it. 4. Fray-check again!
2016-05-17 04:12:29 · answer #2 · answered by miranda 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-24 04:53:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
At the final stitch, make 2 small stitches one on top of each other, at the point you want the sewing to stop, then you can cut the thread short and the two small stitches make a "lock" for the end of the thread. Knots can come undone and are hard to tie close to the fabric.
2007-09-16 22:58:46 · answer #4 · answered by Barb Outhere 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
How To End A Stitch
2017-01-11 07:01:17 · answer #5 · answered by santore 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do a couple of tight whip stitches, tie the knot then thread the end back through a few stitches and clip it off. that will make it wear proof for even a 2 yr old.
2007-09-17 05:12:16 · answer #6 · answered by Nana Lamb 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes, you end a stitch by tying a couple of knots so that the thread doesn't come loose and slip back through the hole
2007-09-16 22:57:15 · answer #7 · answered by ebaysux 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i hand sew all the time (its a pain..) but to finish a stitch you just tack it: before you close up the last stitch, run your needle through that loop a couple times, then finally tighten through on the 3rd time. snip off the extra thread
2007-09-17 13:24:29 · answer #8 · answered by musiclover537 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best way to end the stitch is to double stich the end. then make a small knot and cut.
2007-09-17 11:29:55 · answer #9 · answered by Lisa M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋