Invisible Stitch Tutorial (Ladder Stitch)

Step 1

Insert the needle up through the center opening through the fold to the top at (1). Take a tiny stitch along the fold of the fabric on the opposite side of the opening. This is from point 2 to point 3 in the diagram below. Notice how (2) is in the folded fabric or the seam allowance and directly across from point (1).

Step 2

Pass the needle across to the original side and along the fold again from point 4 to point 5.

Step 3

Continue in the same pattern from side to side. You can pull each stitch tight as you go or pull the stitches closed after you get to the end.

Step 4

When you get to the end, knot the thread off as you would normally.