5 Most Useful Basic Hand Sewing Stitches Stitch ClinicBackstitch is a stitching technique that involves creating small in-out stitches in order to tightly join two fabric pieces together. This approach gives strength and stops the fabric from coming apart. The backstitch may be used for a variety of sewing projects, like hemming, sewing patches, or even creating coverlets. It provides a clean and skilled look for the finished product.