Slip stitch

Slip stitch is used to join 2 fabrics together but makes the stitches almost invisible. It is most commonly used by me and others to stitch a gap closed. The slip stitch is a great stitch for discreet sewing.

How to do slip stitch

Note: Make sure you do this stitch only when joining 2 fabrics together. If you do it on one fabric it will pretty much be useless. Also try to use matching thread to the fabric so your stitches are more discreet.

1. Bring your needle up through Fabric 1. Secure thread.
2. Insert your needle through a tiny weave in the same fabric. Do not pull thread through.
3. Insert your needle through a tiny weave in Fabric 2. Do not pull thread through.
4. Insert your needle through a tiny weave in Fabric 1. You stitches should be forming a zig zag pattern. Do not pull thread through.
5. Insert your needle through a tiny weave in Fabric 2. Pull your thread through tightly. The stitches should be hard to see.
6. Repeat steps 2, 3, 4 and 5.

All stitches should be parallel to the opposite stitch eg; Fabric 1 stitch is opposite to Fabric 2 stitch.