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  1. backstitch
    an overlapping stitch made by starting the next stitch at the middle of the preceding one
    Backstitch:

    Backstitch is the strongest hand stitch and is used to imitate machine stitches.
  2. oversew
    sew (two edges) with close stitches that pass over them both
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    Oversewing Stitch:

    Oversewing, or overcasting is the best way to neaten a raw edge by hand to prevent the fabric from fraying.
  3. machine stitch
    a sewing stitch made by a sewing machine, sometimes using more than one thread
    Backstitch:

    Backstitch is the strongest hand stitch and is used to imitate machine stitches.
  4. stitch
    a link or loop made by sewing, knitting, or needlework
    Backstitch:

    Backstitch is the strongest hand stitch and is used to imitate machine stitches.
  5. running stitch
    small, even, hand stitches run in and out
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    Running Stitch:

    This stitch is used for seams and for gathering.
  6. fabric
    artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting fibers
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    Catchstitch:

    This is a hemming stitch used for bulky fabrics or curved areas.
  7. diagonal
    having an oblique or slanted direction
    Make a diagonal stitch from right to left, then, with the needle pointing to the left, make a small stitch in the fabric from right to left.
  8. tacking
    a loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together
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    Tacking Stitch: (Basting)

    This is used to hold fabric in position while it is being permanently stitched.
  9. hem
    the edge of a piece of cloth
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    Catchstitch:

    This is a hemming stitch used for bulky fabrics or curved areas.
  10. thread
    a fine cord of twisted fibers used in sewing and weaving
    Take the needle back over the space and bring it out the same distance in front of the thread.
  11. needle
    a sharp pointed implement
    Take the needle back over the space and bring it out the same distance in front of the thread.
  12. spacing
    the time between occurrences of a repeating event
    Make diagonal stitches over the raw edge, spacing them equally and the same length.
  13. basting
    a loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together
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    Tacking Stitch: (Basting)

    This is used to hold fabric in position while it is being permanently stitched.
  14. fold
    bend or lay so that one part covers the other
    Fasten the thread to the edge of the folded fabric with a few backstitches.
  15. pull through
    continue in existence after (an adversity, etc.)
    Fasten the thread with a few backstitches and work small stitches by passing the needle over and under a few fabric threads and pulling through the fabric.
  16. edge
    a line determining the limits of an area
    Fasten the thread to the edge of the folded fabric with a few backstitches.
  17. tack
    a short nail with a sharp point and a large head
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    Tacking Stitch: (Basting)

    This is used to hold fabric in position while it is being permanently stitched.
  18. fray
    wear away by rubbing
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    Oversewing Stitch:

    Oversewing, or overcasting is the best way to neaten a raw edge by hand to prevent the fabric from fraying.
Created on Wed Jun 09 11:34:21 EDT 2010 (updated Wed Jun 09 11:39:22 EDT 2010)

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