Sewing Flashcards
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An even stitch that is used to temporarily join 2 layers together. It is like a running stitch but the stitches are longer and wider apart
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Basting stitch
1
Q
Even stitch that is used to join 2 layers together and is meant to be permanent
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Running stitch
2
Q
Is a sturdy and visible stitch used for hemming and sewing seams
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Whipstitch
3
Q
Very strong seam used on heavier dense fabrics often to repair a seam
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Backstitch
4
Q
Is a hidden stitch used to join two layers from the right side together and is also for hemming and finishing garments
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Slipstitch
5
Q
Similar to a slipstitch with more thread showing also used for hemming
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Blind hem stitch
6
Q
Holes that go through top and bottom
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Sew through
7
Q
Raises button from fabric has its own shank
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Shankbutton
