How to do ladder stitch (Right handed)

Watch and learn the technique behind sewing ladder stitch. It's useful for any garments with a closed or hidden seam, where you're unable to sew from the back - think tailored skirts, jacket linings, pockets etc. Not right handed? We've created a left handed version here: • How to ladder stitch, ...
If you're ready to move onto a real mend, we've demonstrated ladder stitch on a skirt in this video: • How to mend a skirt - ...
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[@barnabyvonrudal1]

So satisfying when the thread is pulled and it all comes together

[@RepairWhatYouWear]

It's the best bit!

[@ct3950]

This is beautifully explained. I actually can do this stitch already but knowing all the little nuances from start to end has taught me many new aspects of making this better.

[@RepairWhatYouWear]

Sorry for the late reply. This is good to know and it is the extra tips that move one forward. We have a heap of videos on the website and UA-cam Channel if you want to take a look. And under educational resources there are videos on fabrics and fibres, if you are interested!

[@leticiathomas2415]

Thank you, your explanation is quite clear! 😊

[@Hitta138]

You inspire me to do everything by hand. It’s more special

[@RepairWhatYouWear]

Thanks! Often small mends are much faster and neater by hand and it is special, as you say.

[@TCarter]

Thank you, helped me repair my shirt!

[@RepairWhatYouWear]

Very glad! If you have any other repairs then do look at our other videos, we hope they are useful.

[@trinabenyi8791]

Thank you so much! I never even knew about this stitch. It will be a game changer for me.

[@RepairWhatYouWear]

Thats great Trina, so glad to hear.

[@celiahaddon4087]

This is also my preferred stitch for seaming hand knitted garments.

[@reneejackson7148]

Great job , I’ve been looking for some one to do the ladder stitch because I was having a little problem. But since I have seen the way you stitch the ladder stitch I believe I can do it better, thanks so much.

[@reneejackson7148]

Because I want to make my children a memory bear . Thanks again many blessings to you and your family.

[@RepairWhatYouWear]

A pleasure.

[@joanchurch6048]

I used this as a refresher, i do not use this often.
Seems like complete instruction.
On to fixing granddaughter’s pillow dolly.

[@alvinkills]

thank you this saved my day

[@RepairWhatYouWear]

Glad to hear it!

[@deya9138]

Thank you so much,love the way you explained it. I did it and worked amazingly 😊

[@RepairWhatYouWear]

That is so good to know, thank you!

[@elritaparsley2953]

Greatest tutorial ❤

[@elma4996]

easy to follow thanks I’ve got too many rips in my jeans going to try this stich now

[@RepairWhatYouWear]

Thats great. If splits are in areas under pressure, you might also want to reinforce the area with a patch behind. See our jeans mending tutorial or quick fix visible mending for ideas.

[@abdullahrana-zs7wc]

Thanks that was sooo helpful i made my daughtrs fvrate coat sleve

[@RepairWhatYouWear]

Great, that is the perfect stitch for this. We have loads of practical tutorials so please use our channel and tell your friends! All free.

[@vasavisudhir21]

Thank you

[@LorenaGonzalez-zk7rz]

Wonderful tutorial! Thank you

[@YogiGabby]

Thank you!

[@rosstudd1863]

A pleasure!

[@rosstudd1863]

Glad it was useful. We have a lot of tutorials if you ever need any other help and please tell your friends! Free and just to get people mending!

[@juliannex]

Your videos are always the best of the best. ❤

[@RepairWhatYouWear]

Apologies for the late response. This is the nicest message, thank you. Made it all worth while. R&E

[@stuartjenkins9339]

thanks! I did a terrible job but will stop cold wind coming in ha

[@RepairWhatYouWear]

Loved this - you fixed it and that's what matters!

[@toocooljonny]

Great video

[@KingKong_CH]

Thanks Mom ❤ I will try it on my jacket

[@RepairWhatYouWear]

A pleasure, son! And remember we have a heap of simple tutorials for all clothes fixing. Please let your mates.

[@paddydoyle2148]

thank you

[@RepairWhatYouWear]

Sorry for the late reply. This is such a great stitch, glad you found it helpful. Any more hand mending queries, then scan through our website....

[@tankgrlz]

Thank you so much!

[@RepairWhatYouWear]

Glad it helped!

[@jenniferkatz731]

I just tried this on my polyester jacket lining and I snapped the needle trying to pull one of the stitches through 😭 It was a pretty sturdy needle, too. Is it possible I just need to take it to a tailor?

[@RepairWhatYouWear]

It should be possible to do this on almost any fabrics. Can you kindly send a photo to [e-mail] so we can take a look? When fabric is thick it is often a very sharp needle that is required but we can see what solutions there are.

[@joanaplanabosch194]

Hola me llamo Joana cuando coso el agujero de la camiseta me va quedando como una y se convierte en un pliegue que puntada coso no se queda plana que hago mal? Gracias❤

[@RepairWhatYouWear]

Asegurese de que el hilo estate siempre detrás de la aguja. Intente esto y vea que sucede. Gracias por el mensaje.

[@aditya.5177]

Thanku it save my leather jacket

[@RepairWhatYouWear]

Thank you for this great news! Best wishes and don't forget we have loads of different mends on our channel. Tell your friends too!