An invisible stitch, sometimes called a slip stitch or ladder stitch is very handy stitch to know. We use it in our Build-A-Bryan kits as it enables us to close up seams from the outside while providing a finished look. It’s the perfect stitch to use anytime you need to sew up a hole in an item without it being noticeable.
To complete an invisible stitch, you need to have two folded edges of fabric. The additional fabric allowance should be tucked under or on the inside of the item. Our Build-A-Bryan patterns have guides that provide instruction on where to fold the fabric to give you that extra fabric allowance while maintaining the shape of the piece you’re closing.
How to do an invisible stitch – Step by step
- Get started by threading your needle.
- Start on the inside of the fabric to hid your knot. Pierce the fabric and come through the finished side.
- Cross over the seam and pierce the fabric going inside the item. Pull the needle out and the stitch tight.
- On the same side you just pierced, travel over 3-4mm and pierce the fabric from the inside traveling to the outside.
- Cross of the seam and pierce down into the item again. Pull the needle through and the stitch tight.
- Continue this process until you get to the end of the seam.
- Knot off and tie your thread using the figure 8 knot.
- How we use the invisible stitch
We use this stitch to close up all the hands, shoulders and head as they are being stuffed.