Thread the needle with a length of thread approximately 24 inches (~61 cm) and tie a knot at one end of the thread. For more details see Needles and Thread.

In the pictured repair, embroidery floss is used for visibility.

From the backside, insert the needle through to the front at a marked stitch line. Overlap any existing stitching by at least 1/2 inch (~13 mm).

In the pictured repair, remnant stitch lines from a missing coverstitch will be followed.

Pull the thread through until the knot lies flush against the back of the fabric.