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2. Backstitch - Wikipedia

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   It is also used to embroider lettering. In hand sewing, it is a utility stitch which strongly and permanently attaches two pieces of fabric. The small stitches done back-and-forth makes the back stitch the strongest stitch among the basic stitches. [1] Hence it can be used to sew strong seams by hand, without a sewing machine. [2]

3. List of sewing stitches - Wikipedia

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   Pick stitch – hand stitch that catches only a few threads on the wrong side of the fabric, difficult to produce nicely so typically used for hemming high quality garments; Running stitch – hand stitch for seams and gathering; Saddle stitch - alternating running stitches; Sailmaker's stitch – may refer to any of the hand stitches used for ...

4. Seam (sewing) - Wikipedia

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   In a flat or abutted seam, two pieces of fabric are joined edge-to edge with no overlap and sewn with hand or machine stitching that encloses the raw edges. Antique or old German seam is the 19th century name for a hand-sewn flat seam that joins two pieces of fabric at their selvages .

5. Pick stitch - Wikipedia

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   It is exceedingly useful for inserting zips and is strong. Many home-sewers and new dressmakers find this much easier than inserting zips by sewing machine. A pick stitch along the outside of a lapel is a hallmark of a "high-end, hand-made" men's suit or blazer. [2] A finely made pick stitch is difficult to accomplish but can be achieved with ...

6. Whip stitch - Wikipedia

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   A whip stitch is a simple sewing stitch that is used in crocheting, knitting and sewing, in which the needle is passed in and out of the fabric in a series of stitches that circle an edge of the fabric. In hand sewing, this stitch can be used to create a seam but can also be used for joining two pieces together. Whip stitching creates a nice ...

7. Straight stitch - Wikipedia

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   Running stitches are used in hand-sewing and tailoring to sew basic seams, hems and gathers; in hand patchwork to assemble pieces of light fabrics; and in quilting to hold the fabric layers and batting or wadding in place. [7] Loosely spaced rows of short running stitches are used to support padded satin stitch.

8. Stitch (textile arts) - Wikipedia

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   Chain stitch, made with one thread; Lockstitch, made with two threads; Overlock, made with one to five threads; Coverstitch, made with two or four threads (a twine) More advanced machine stitches mimic traditional hand stitches using variations on the basic stitches. [2] Many of these stitches though found centuries ago, are still used today.

9. Overlock - Wikipedia

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   2-thread: Edging and seaming, especially on knits and wovens, finishing seam edges, stitching flatlock seams, stitching elastic and lace to lingerie, and hemming. This is the most common type of overlock stitch. 3-thread: Sewing pintucks, creating narrow rolled hems, finishing fabric edges, decorative edging, and seaming knit or woven fabrics.