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Hand Sewing & Pattern Layout. Teen Living 2011. Running Stitch. Simples of Stitches. Used for sewing seams, basting and gathering. Use small stitches about ¼ inch long to sew a seam Weave the needle in and out of the fabric several times before pulling the thread through. Backstitch.
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Hand Sewing & PatternLayout Teen Living 2011
Running Stitch Simples of Stitches. Used for sewing seams, basting and gathering. Use small stitches about ¼ inch long to sew a seam Weave the needle in and out of the fabric several times before pulling the thread through.
Backstitch Durable stitch used to repair seams Secure thread at the beginning of the seam. Work from right to left bringing the needle through the fabric to the upper side facing you. Then, insert the needle on stitch back behind the previous stitch and bring it out one stitch ahead.
Overcast/Whip Stitch Simple looping stitch often used inside garments on hems. Used to finish the edges of fabric. Can be used to join two fabrics together.
Protective Pocket • Must have all three of the stitches • Running Stitch • Backstitch • Overcast/Whip Stitch • Button hole • Button
Pattern Markings Symbol Meaning A: Alteration Lines B: Straight grain line or on grain line C: Cutting Line D: Stitching Line E: Buttonhole Mark F: Dot at the top of sleeve or matching dot G: Regulation seam or seam allowance H: Notches I: Place on Fold Line J: Directional Stitching K: Pocket matching or placement