Getting Started: Types of Stitches

There are a few types of basic stitches you'll need when doing felt crafts. These are uncomplicated and effective, but there are plenty of tutorials online if you need to see a stitch being done (I found this super helpful for the French Knot, in particular).

Here are the types you're going to use, and what you'll be using them for. 
(Stitch Diagrams from https://americanfeltandcraft.wordpress.com/stitches/.)
 
Backstitch:

This is what you'll use for most detail work on the felt patterns. It produces a smooth, straight line.

Here is another example of the backstitch:

 

Satin Stitch:

You won't use the satin stitch very often in my patterns. However, this is an alternate technique for filling in eyes (as opposed to doing small felt eyes).

French Knot:

 The french knot is good for details like eyes, small buttons, and pearl detail on necklaces/earrings.

Overcast Stitch:

 This is what I use for stitching pieces together and for edge details.


 Running Stitch:

This is what I use for basic decoration detail (i.e. there is a stitch detail on the inside of circles of ornaments--and you just use a flat running stitch for that).