Learn how to thread a needle. Keep the following points in mind
- The length of the thread should be about 18 inches.
- Don’t break the thread abruptly as it leaves nebulous ends. That may create a problem when you try to insert it in the eye of the needle. It may also damage the thread.
- It is better to cut the thread on a slant for easier threading.
- Hold the needle firmly using your fore finger and thumb in one hand and the thread in the other hand. Then guide it through the needle eye.
- The ending and the beginning of the threads should not be noticeable. The more inconspicuous it is, the better it looks.
- Before you start your hand stitching work, make sure that the beginning of the thread is secured. That can be done either by tying a knot or by making a couple of stitches in the same location of the fabric.
- Make sure, when a knot is tied to start a row of stitching, it should be very minute, locked, and tidy.
- In order to tie a knot loop the thread between thumb and forefinger and then pull the loop to the last portion of the thread to tighten.
- Threads should be secured when you are done with the stitching work. There are a number of ways to do that. Usually few small stitches are done on the same location or you can also secure it by looping the thread around the needle.
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