When handsewing, is there a technique to keeping your stitch

>>9608057
Sew it with a machine using clear thread or thread that matches the fabric, then do your hand topstitching over it using the machine stitches as guides for length. Otherwise it takes just lots of practice to get consistent at hand sewing.

>>9608065
Ooh, I'd never thought of that. Thanks anon!

Mark the length on your finger with sharpie for a quick reference

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I have sewn anything in years and basically forget the basics. Current thing I'm working on involves sewing together vinyl fabric and I don't know where to start. Any specific beginner sewing guides, or sewing guides specifically working with vinyl?

>>9608280

Your tension will get fucked. Use those strong black binder clips instead of pins, get a variety of sizes if you need to. Use a large stitch length and change your needle a ton. Wear safety goggles in case of a broken needle if you have a lot of layers.

Follow tutorials for purse straps if making a belt or other straps, getting it quadruple thick in the end really does make it sturdy and professional and there's a way to do it right.

>>9608057
Use a rocking stitch like in hand quilting where you load several stitches on the needle at a time. That'll take some practice too, but it's faster, straighter, and more even. Make sure your needles are high quality and sharp.