Hand stitching

[xman]

Ah, you're like me. Here's is where you start. http://www.celticdragonpress.com/ But the short answer is a felling stitch usually, but not exclusively.

[David Thorpe]

Ah, you're like me. Here's is where you start. http://www.celticdragonpress.com/

The best advice you could get.

But the short answer is a felling stitch usually, but not exclusively.

There is no accurate short answer. Various stitches are used in various situations and purposes. The "bible" (TAoK) tells all.

[Paul Henry]

There are several different types of stitches you might use,but with a combination of a simple runnning stitch and a back stitch that would be enough to get you started. There are many free sites about basic sewing stitches on the internet, if you want to message me, a fellow UK member, to help get you started, please do.
Barb's book ,while very useful,isn't essential, a simpler and much easier to follow , although basic is this link and it's also free!

[Kiltboy]

For me, when learning hand stitching, I needed instructions on HOW to form the stitches. I found this helpful stitch manual from the University of Kentucky Ag department. It shows samples and explains when to use certain stitches when making garments.