Sewing Flashcards

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Basting stitch

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An even stitch that is used to temporarily join two layers together. It is like the running stitch except the stitches are longer and wider apart

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Running stitch

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An even stitch that is used to join two layer together and is meant to be permanent

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Whip stitch

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A sturdy and visible stitch used for hemming and sewing seams

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Back stitch

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Creates a strong seam. It’s used on heavy or dense fabrics and often to repair a seam

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Slip stitch

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A hidden stitch used to join two layers from the right side together and is also used for hemming and finishing garments

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Blind Hem Stitch

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Similar to a skip stitch but the stitches are more visible. It is used for hemming

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Catch stitch

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A row of Xs on the wrong side of a garment and two lines of straight stitches on the right side. It holds two flat edges together and is flexible and strong.

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Fell stitch

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Attaches a raw or folded edge to a garment. It can create a sort of hinge and is often used sewing linings, but can also be used to appliqué.

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