Tutorial: Use a ladder stitch to sew a pillow closed

Domenica from Easy Sewing for Beginners shows how to sew a pillow or softie closed, and have your stitches hidden. She shows how to make the ladder stitch, or invisible stitch. It’s a simple hand stitch that’s useful for any time you need to close a hole in your sewing. Her tutorial includes written instructions and a video tutorial.

Click below for her tutorial:

How to Do a Ladder Stitch or Invisible Stitch, by Easy Sewing for Beginners

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