Help! How can I save this couch that I sewed up?
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Use clear polyester thread or fishing line to replace your stitching. First restitch with the polyester/fishing line thread before removing your thread stitches. The polyester/fishing line thread is stronger so you can tug on it and being clear it can hardly be noticed.
Get a nice cover for it.
Restitch using a blind stitch technique and use the clear monofilament thread. If you don't know how to blind stitch here is a link to a great instructable: http://www.instructables.com/id/Hand-Sewing-Basic-Slip-Stitch-Blind-Stitch/step2/Slip-Stitch/
If this is a removable cushion, you really need to take it off and sew it on a machine - that's the only way to truly duplicate the stitch line. If it's not removable, you can re-stitch it by hand using upholstery thread, but it won't work unless you follow the original stitch line - vertical stitching on a horizontal line are why it is so visible. I'm guessing this is just a decorative seam (from just the close-up), so at least you don't have to worry about fraying, but just resewing it as you have won't keep the rest of the seam from unraveling - you need to straight-stitch at least 2-3 inches beyond the split on both directions, reinforcing your seam on either end over the existing seam. That goes for both hand- or machine-stitching...
If you feel you can't machine stich. I agree that would be best, but if that is not an option, get a curved needle and clear monofilament thread. I have used a curved upholstery needle before and it works great.
You could also use an embroidery stitch called a back stitch that would your natural seamline in a straight line, You could still use the invisible thread that is tougher, or just use a heavier thread., matching the color.