How Do You Make A Tacking Or Basting Stitch When Hand Sewing (With Video)?
Press the needle in and out of the fabric in a rocking motion, taking much longer stitches than with your standard running stitch. Stitch tension and spacing is not as important as other stitches. For more secure gathers, you can run two seams close together. To gather your fabric, pull the thread out on either end pushing the fabric towards the center until you reach your desired length and tie off.
