Cross Stitch Craft Kits

Series Summary

Sewing is an ancient craft that still has remarkable relevance in today's modern world. The art of stitching and assembling pieces of fabric together either by hand or with the use of a modern sewing machine is still a valuable skill and can be used for industry and home or arts means. Industrial sewing is usually done with the use of machines, but for seamstresses, alteration givers and most casual sewers, an old-fashioned needle and thread is still incredibly useful and more often than not the desired use since it enables far more details. In this free video series on sewing, an experienced pattern maker and fashion designer discusses several hand sewing techniques. Learn to backstitch for a reinforced seam, and find out how to cross stitch for a decorative design. Get tips on making alterations on clothing pieces, such as slacks and a suit jacket. When a sewing machine is unavailable, resort to hand sewing for a truly artisan creation.

Video Transcript

"Hello. We're going to be speaking about cross stitch craft kits today. My name is Daniel King, and I'm an experienced pattern maker, designer and sewer. Cross stitch craft kits are kits that you can order through many craft stores or art supply stores. These kits allow you to do different designs. What the kit incorporates is a fabric background, usually the different colored threads, and a hoop for hooping and taut, to make the fabric taut. With these designs you can make, typically, any type of plaque, maybe stockings for Christmas, or even portraits. It allows you to take these different threads and stitch one through the fabric and to follow along the design to create whatever design it is. These kits are available in most craft stores, and it gives you some flexibility as to what kind of designs you like. Again, we're talking about cross stitch....cross stitch craft kits. My name is Daniel King. Thank you."