A Straight stitch or sometimes called a Flat stitch is a class of simple embroidery and sewing stitches in which individual stitches are made without crossing or looping the thread. These stitches are used to form broken or unbroken lines or starbursts, fill shapes and create geometric designs.
For those wondering how to do a straight stitch, wonder no more.
To create a straight stitch, knot your thread to the fabric or simply pierce the fabric on one side with the tail knotted. Then simply weave the needle in and out of the fabric in a straight line. The length of your stitches can be very short or very long. For our Build-A-Bryan kits, we suggest a stitch length of approximately 3-4mm.
- Start with threading your needle.
- Pierce the fabric until the knot on the tail is pulled tight against the fabric.
- Move 3-4mm in the direction of your seam. Pierce the fabric again going back through to the other side. Keep the needle perpendicular to the fabric (pierce it at a 90 degree angle)
- Move 3-4mm down the seam again and repeat. Do this down the length of the seam you are closing.
- Use a Figure 8 knot to end your stitch line. Cut the thread to complete the stitch.
- How we use a straight stitch when we Build-A-Bryan
We use a straight stitch to attach the pattern pieces together, to hem the bottom of the torso, to attach the finished legs to the torso and for basting or tacking.
We suggest a stitch approximately 3-4 mm in length.