To get you started on some of the wonderful sewing patterns you'll find on this website, here are a few how-to's. Click on the videos below for step-by-step instructions on how to thread a needle, how a few of the different types of basic stitching work and how to cast off at the end of your sewing. Threading a needle Whipstitch Running stitch Casting off (securing your thread at the end) Now you're ready to try out some hand sewing of your own! Check out the Kodaly Crafts st