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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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   Catch stitch (also 'flat' and 'blind' -catch stitch) – flat looped stitch used in hemming; Darning stitch – for repairing holes or worn areas in fabric or knitting; Embroidery stitch – one or more stitches forming a figure of recognizable appearance; Hemstitch (Hemming stitch) – decorative technique for embellishing the hem of clothing ...

4. Glossary of sewing terms - Wikipedia

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   Often called a Block or Master Pattern. This pattern is highly developed and very accurate pattern that is designed to fit a specific set of measurements. This pattern is used in turn to create other more stylized patterns. [28] staystitching A stay stitch is a stitch that is used inside the seam allowance to stop the fabric from stretching ...

5. Zigzag stitch - Wikipedia

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   Older sewing machines designed to sew only a straight stitch can be adapted to sew a zigzag by means of an attachment. The attachment replaces the machine's presser foot with its own, and draws mechanical power from the machine's needle clamp (which requires the needle clamp to have a side-facing thumbscrew).

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.

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8. Lockstitch - Wikipedia

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   Stretch stitch geometry is specifically for stretchability. While the needle is moving, as for straight or zigzag stitches, the feed dogs automatically move the fabric forward and backward. As with zigzag stitches, stretch stitching is controlled by mechanical cams, but because of the dual action, stretch stitch machines have double cams. As ...

9. Hem (knitting) - Wikipedia

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   A hem in knitting is the edge of a piece of knitted fabric that is parallel to the rows of stitches, as compared to a selvage, which is perpendicular to the hem and ...