How to Sew the Ladder Stitch - Hand Sewing Tutorial

Even if you're like me, and you avoid hand sewing like the plague, the ladder stitch is a very "handy" (get it) stitch to learn.
You can use it to stitch up the open gusset from one of my bag tutorials. You can use it to sew the gap closed after stuffing a pillow. You can even use it to fix up your kid's favorite stuffed animals that's starting to fall apart at the seams.
The ladder stitch is also called the "invisible stitch" and the "slip stitch."
So grab a needle and thread and let's get sewing!
As usual, a full text/photo version of this tutorial is available on my website: whatthecraft.com/how-to-sew-t...

[@marymcnally4852]

Best explanation I've ever seen of this stitch - thanks a million!

[@cindycolvin2916]

Best tutorial on UA-cam. Thanks so much

[@smarmyclothes]

Wow thanks, Cindy!

[@foxysembroideryandvinyl]

Thank you sooo much!!! I’ve seen videos about this stitch but they always went fast

[@robynlockett3926]

thanks so much! this is the best visualization of this stitch that I have seen. Extremely helpful

[@aeronm9679]

All your tutorials are very helpful. Pls show us more of your sewing projects. I found your ways of working are very smart.

[@BonesofStarlight]

This makes SO much sense! Thank you, seriously. Anything even close to math makes me run away, but you explained this so well and now I have a new skill!

[@smarmyclothes]

Yay! I'm so glad you found it helpful!

[@tiaraoliver3072]

thank you so much.was working on my homemade pillow with you as well. you explained it step by step and i finished my pillow😀🥰

[@whispercure9770]

Thank you! I was able to take the back in on a dress by using this technique in a V shape. Super easy tutorial to follow with great tips and tricks. Love it. ❤

[@clothingalterations]

Great sewing tips 👍🌺🌿🌻🌵🌹🍀🌷🌾

[@ulupoi22]

Great tips. Using marks on the finger is my favorite. I can already see using it in other projects. Thank you.

[@smarmyclothes]

Glad it was helpful!

[@juuhachigo]

OH GOD THANK YOU SO MUCH, I WAS GOING CRAZY

[@yeaz0317]

So happy to see a new tutorial from you!! You really gave me confidence when I started making purses and totes years ago. Now I'm on Etsy! Thank you!!

[@smarmyclothes]

That's so awesome that you've got an Etsy shop! Congrats!

[@Philip-gc2kl]

Alright! You're back on UA-cam. I thought I was getting recommended old videos but wanted to give a view to encourage you!!

[@kayn8252]

This is Thr best ladder stitch video I’ve seen 💪🏾

[@smarmyclothes]

Thanks, Kay!

[@lynnettawilliams2138]

Thank u so much

[@teresaogg6533]

Very helpful! Thank you.

[@Crazydoglady.]

Brilliant idea 💡☺️

[@katherinepoindexter4380]

where have you been Lex..i miss your videos. Please post more

[@smarmyclothes]

Thanks, Katherine! I have more on the way!

[@Mialinna7]

Looks exactly like slip stitch 🤔

[@smarmyclothes]

ladder stitch = slip stitch = invisible stitch. They're all different names for the same thing.

[@Mialinna7]

Thank you 😃 good to know 😃