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Insert the needle into the opposite fold directly across from your starting point, moving the needle through the fold for about 14one-fourth 12one-half inch before bringing it out.

For high-strain areas like pillow seams, use a double strand of thread for extra strength, suggests the Applegreen Cottage Tutorial . Alternatives How to Hand Sew an Invisible Stitch (Tutorial) Secret Seam

To finish, take a tiny stitch, pass the needle through the resulting loop twice to create a secure knot, and bury the thread tail inside the item. Tips for Success Insert the needle into the opposite fold directly

Use a single or double thread that matches your fabric color. Start by pulling the needle through the inside of one folded edge to hide the initial knot, according to the StitchFloral Tutorial . Tips for Success Use a single or double

When properly executed and tightened, the thread vanishes into the fabric folds.

If the stitches are visible, the tension is too loose; if the fabric puckers, it is too tight.