Hand Sewing Ergonomics: Thread Tension and Hand Placement

Right Handed: Left Handed:

How do people sew for hours a day BY HAND? Body position, thread tension, hand placement all matter! This video breaks down the minutiae of hand sewing technique.

NOTE: Something I forgot to mention was the length of my thread- its important to cut it about the length of your arm from shoulder to fingertips. This will allow you to sew with proper tensions.

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