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2. Blind stitch - Wikipedia

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   A slip stitch or catch stitch can be used to create the blind stitch, except that they are worked inside the hem, 1 ⁄ 8 to 1 ⁄ 4 inch (3.2 to 6.4 mm) away from the edge of the hem fabric. [3] A sewing machine can also create a blind hem. In this case, a specialty presser foot is needed and the sewer must select the stitch pattern dedicated ...

3. List of sewing stitches - Wikipedia

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   Blind stitch (or hemstitch) – type of slip stitch used for inconspicuous hem; Buttonhole stitch – for reinforcing buttonholes and preventing cut fabric from raveling; Chain stitch – hand or machine stitch for seams or decoration; Cross-stitch – usually used for decoration, but may also be used for seams; Catch stitch (also 'flat' and ...

4. Hem - Wikipedia

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   Sewing machines can make a stitch that appears nearly invisible by using a blind-stitch setting and a blind stitch foot. Blind-stitches are commonly used to finish hems of applique designs on fabric. [1] Modern sewing machines designed for home use can make many decorative or functional stitches, so the number of possible hem treatments is large.

5. Stitch (textile arts) - Wikipedia

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   Chain stitch; Knot stitch; These stitches and their variations are named according to the position of the needle and direction of sewing (running stitch, backstitch), the form or shape of the stitch (chain stitch, feather stitch) or the purpose of the stitch (tailor's tack, hem stitch). [2] Sewing machine stitches are classified by their structure:

6. Hemstitch - Wikipedia

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   Hemstitch or hem-stitch is a decorative drawn thread work or openwork hand-sewing technique for embellishing the hem of clothing or household linens. Unlike an ordinary hem, hemstitching can employ embroidery thread in a contrasting color so as to be noticeable.

7. Singer Featherweight - Wikipedia

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   Singer sewing-machine ruffler attachment. A number of attachments are available for the Featherweight, including the following feet: [13] Foot hemmer – used for hemming, making hemmed and felled seams, and for sewing on lace while hemming; Adjustable hemmer – to make hems from 3/16" to 15/16" wide