Originally Posted by
humbird
I use the whip stitch, and manage to do a fair job, but have read several posts that people use the ladder stitch. I can see where that would be much less visible. Will try it on my next project. I have seen a tute on the ladder stitch with EPP. Perhaps if you Google ladder stitch/hexagons, something will come up. I think your hexie top is looking great!
my grandmother taught me to sew. i was not allowed to use whip stitch, not even for hems of dresses. ladder stitch, or as she called it, hidden stitch was the only finishing stitch she allowed. she said the stitches should never show. couple threads at a time. i use ladder/hidden stitch for bindings, closeing softsculpture/plush dolls, and hand peicing hexies etc. there are many many tutes - photo & video - on web. just enter either term. i use regular sewing thread for cotton fabrics, but button thread, of course, for dolls etc. stitches still don't show.