{"id":5737,"date":"2025-03-25T15:37:14","date_gmt":"2025-03-25T15:37:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/?p=5737"},"modified":"2025-04-25T17:59:18","modified_gmt":"2025-04-25T17:59:18","slug":"le-point-darret-%ef%bd%9c-le-fais-tu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/en\/2025\/03\/25\/le-point-darret-%ef%bd%9c-le-fais-tu\/","title":{"rendered":"BACKSTITCH\uff5c Do you start and finish a seam with a backstitch ?"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1600\" src=\"https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/denim-upcyclers-pins-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5855\" srcset=\"https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/denim-upcyclers-pins-3.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/denim-upcyclers-pins-3-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/denim-upcyclers-pins-3-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/denim-upcyclers-pins-3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/denim-upcyclers-pins-3-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/denim-upcyclers-pins-3-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/denim-upcyclers-pins-3-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/denim-upcyclers-pins-3-1320x1320.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/denim-upcyclers-pins-3-920x920.jpg 920w, https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/denim-upcyclers-pins-3-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:38px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">The backstitch is the small but mighty step that makes all the difference in sewing. Done at the beginning and end of every seam, it acts as a shield, strengthening your stitches and preventing them from unraveling easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"761\" height=\"761\" data-id=\"5434\" src=\"https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Ariane-Brunet-Juteau-denim-upcycler-upcycleuse-de-denim-epingler-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Ariane-Brunet-Juteau-denim-upcycler-upcycleuse-de-denim-epingler-5.jpg 761w, https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Ariane-Brunet-Juteau-denim-upcycler-upcycleuse-de-denim-epingler-5-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Ariane-Brunet-Juteau-denim-upcycler-upcycleuse-de-denim-epingler-5-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Ariane-Brunet-Juteau-denim-upcycler-upcycleuse-de-denim-epingler-5-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Ariane-Brunet-Juteau-denim-upcycler-upcycleuse-de-denim-epingler-5-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 761px) 100vw, 761px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"5858\" src=\"https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/denim-upcyclers-pins-6-1-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5858\" srcset=\"https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/denim-upcyclers-pins-6-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/denim-upcyclers-pins-6-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/denim-upcyclers-pins-6-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/denim-upcyclers-pins-6-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/denim-upcyclers-pins-6-1-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/denim-upcyclers-pins-6-1-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/denim-upcyclers-pins-6-1-1320x1320.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/denim-upcyclers-pins-6-1-920x920.jpg 920w, https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/denim-upcyclers-pins-6-1-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/denim-upcyclers-pins-6-1.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Is the Backstitch So Important?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify\">The backstitch acts as a barrier, preventing your stitches from coming undone, especially on items that experience regular tension, like scrunchies or bags. It\u2019s an essential step to ensure the durability of your sewing projects, no matter how simple or complex they may be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"5858\" src=\"https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/denim-upcyclers-pins-6-1-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5858\" srcset=\"https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/denim-upcyclers-pins-6-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/denim-upcyclers-pins-6-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/denim-upcyclers-pins-6-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/denim-upcyclers-pins-6-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/denim-upcyclers-pins-6-1-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/denim-upcyclers-pins-6-1-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/denim-upcyclers-pins-6-1-1320x1320.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/denim-upcyclers-pins-6-1-920x920.jpg 920w, https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/denim-upcyclers-pins-6-1-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/denim-upcyclers-pins-6-1.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"5859\" src=\"https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/denim-upcyclers-pins-1-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5859\" srcset=\"https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/denim-upcyclers-pins-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/denim-upcyclers-pins-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/denim-upcyclers-pins-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/denim-upcyclers-pins-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/denim-upcyclers-pins-1-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/denim-upcyclers-pins-1-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/denim-upcyclers-pins-1-1320x1320.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/denim-upcyclers-pins-1-920x920.jpg 920w, https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/denim-upcyclers-pins-1-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/denim-upcyclers-pins-1.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"5860\" src=\"https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/denim-upcyclers-pins-2-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5860\" srcset=\"https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/denim-upcyclers-pins-2-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/denim-upcyclers-pins-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/denim-upcyclers-pins-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/denim-upcyclers-pins-2-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/denim-upcyclers-pins-2-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/denim-upcyclers-pins-2-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/denim-upcyclers-pins-2-1320x1320.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/denim-upcyclers-pins-2-920x920.jpg 920w, https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/denim-upcyclers-pins-2-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/denim-upcyclers-pins-2.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"5855\" src=\"https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/denim-upcyclers-pins-3-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5855\" srcset=\"https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/denim-upcyclers-pins-3-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/denim-upcyclers-pins-3-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/denim-upcyclers-pins-3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/denim-upcyclers-pins-3-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/denim-upcyclers-pins-3-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/denim-upcyclers-pins-3-12x12.jpg 12w, https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/denim-upcyclers-pins-3-1320x1320.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/denim-upcyclers-pins-3-920x920.jpg 920w, https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/denim-upcyclers-pins-3-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/denim-upcyclers-pins-3.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Make a Backstitch on the Sewing Machine<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>At the start of your seam:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lower the presser foot.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sew a few stitches forward.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press the reverse stitch button to sew back over these stitches.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Resume sewing forward to continue your seam.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>At the end of your seam:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Repeat the same process: sew a few stitches backward.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sew forward again to the edge of your fabric.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-tiktok wp-block-embed-tiktok\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"video-container\"><blockquote class=\"tiktok-embed\" cite=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@avecariane\/video\/7418011399210749189\" data-video-id=\"7418011399210749189\" data-embed-from=\"oembed\" style=\"max-width:605px; min-width:325px;\"> <section> <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"@avecariane\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@avecariane?refer=embed\">@avecariane<\/a> <p>Comment ex\u00e9cuter un point d&rsquo;arr\u00eat et pourquoi le point d&rsquo;arr\u00eat est si important? couture101 <a title=\"astucecoutures\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/astucecoutures?refer=embed\">#astucecoutures<\/a> <a title=\"denimlovers\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/denimlovers?refer=embed\">#denimlovers<\/a><\/p> <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"\u266c original sound - Ariane - denim upcycler\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/music\/original-sound-Ariane-7418011449485609733?refer=embed\">\u266c original sound &#8211; Ariane &#8211; denim upcycler<\/a> <\/section> <\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Does a Well-Made Backstitch Look Like?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A good backstitch is about 1 cm (0.5 inches) long. If your first attempts look a little messy or \"punk,\" don\u2019t worry! Precision will come with practice. In the meantime, embrace the punk vibe and enjoy perfecting your technique.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"578\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"5724\" src=\"https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/coudre-avec-Ariane-denim-upcycler-pied-presseur-upcycleuse-de-denim-4-578x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5724\" srcset=\"https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/coudre-avec-Ariane-denim-upcycler-pied-presseur-upcycleuse-de-denim-4-578x1024.jpg 578w, https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/coudre-avec-Ariane-denim-upcycler-pied-presseur-upcycleuse-de-denim-4-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/coudre-avec-Ariane-denim-upcycler-pied-presseur-upcycleuse-de-denim-4-768x1360.jpg 768w, https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/coudre-avec-Ariane-denim-upcycler-pied-presseur-upcycleuse-de-denim-4-868x1536.jpg 868w, https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/coudre-avec-Ariane-denim-upcycler-pied-presseur-upcycleuse-de-denim-4-1157x2048.jpg 1157w, https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/coudre-avec-Ariane-denim-upcycler-pied-presseur-upcycleuse-de-denim-4-7x12.jpg 7w, https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/coudre-avec-Ariane-denim-upcycler-pied-presseur-upcycleuse-de-denim-4-1320x2337.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/coudre-avec-Ariane-denim-upcycler-pied-presseur-upcycleuse-de-denim-4-920x1629.jpg 920w, https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/coudre-avec-Ariane-denim-upcycler-pied-presseur-upcycleuse-de-denim-4-scaled.jpg 1446w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 578px) 100vw, 578px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"574\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"5862\" src=\"https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/point-darret-Ariane-Brunet-Juteau7-574x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5862\" srcset=\"https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/point-darret-Ariane-Brunet-Juteau7-574x1024.png 574w, https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/point-darret-Ariane-Brunet-Juteau7-168x300.png 168w, https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/point-darret-Ariane-Brunet-Juteau7-7x12.png 7w, https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/point-darret-Ariane-Brunet-Juteau7.png 759w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 574px) 100vw, 574px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"575\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"5863\" src=\"https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/point-darret-Ariane-Brunet-Juteau13-575x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5863\" srcset=\"https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/point-darret-Ariane-Brunet-Juteau13-575x1024.png 575w, https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/point-darret-Ariane-Brunet-Juteau13-168x300.png 168w, https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/point-darret-Ariane-Brunet-Juteau13-7x12.png 7w, https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/point-darret-Ariane-Brunet-Juteau13.png 762w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 575px) 100vw, 575px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"5864\" src=\"https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/point-darret-Ariane-Brunet-Juteau6-576x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5864\" srcset=\"https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/point-darret-Ariane-Brunet-Juteau6-576x1024.png 576w, https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/point-darret-Ariane-Brunet-Juteau6-169x300.png 169w, https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/point-darret-Ariane-Brunet-Juteau6-7x12.png 7w, https:\/\/denimupcyclers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/point-darret-Ariane-Brunet-Juteau6.png 757w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:37px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Tips and Tricks for a Perfect Backstitch<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For better control at the start of your seam, use the handwheel (located on the right side of your sewing machine) to plant the needle into the fabric instead of starting with the foot pedal. 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