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A stitch line that secures the seam allowance to the facing or lining so that it doesn't roll to the outside of the garment.

A series of flat stitches that are used to completely cover a section of the background fabric, common in embroidery to create design elements.

A hand stitch that creates a border at the edge of fabric to prevent fraying, recognizable by its distinctive looped edge.

A hemming method where the fabric's raw edge is rolled tightly and then sewn, producing a small, neat hem typically used on lightweight or sheer fabrics.

A stitch that moves diagonally to prevent fraying or to create stretch within the fabric, often used on the edges of seams.

A simple hand-sewing stitch that wraps around an edge to secure layers of fabric. Common in hemming or appliques.

A crisscross hand stitch used for hemming or joining layers together with flexibility, allowing the fabric to stretch without popping the stitches.

A series of looped stitches that form a chain-like pattern, used in embroidery or as a crochet foundation.

A strong hand stitch that goes back over the seam to reinforce it. Often used for areas requiring strength like crotches or underarm seams.

A line of stitching on the outside of garments used to hold facing or seams in place and to create a decorative line.

A technique for drawing fabric into tight folds by stitching along one edge with long stitches and pulling the thread to bunch the fabric, commonly used for ruffles or fullness.

A basic hand-sewing stitch made by passing the needle in and out of the material at a regular distance. Commonly used for seams or gathering.

A technique where a strip of bias-cut fabric is used to encase raw edges for a neat finish, commonly applied on quilts and necklines.

A seam finishing technique where raw edges are enclosed, commonly used on delicate or sheer fabrics to create a neat interior.

A temporary, long running stitch used to hold pieces of fabric together. Used in lieu of pins and removed after the final stitching.

A hemming technique where stitches are barely visible on the right side of the fabric, commonly used on skirts and dress pants for a clean finish.

A stitch used to join two pieces of fabric together from the inside, making the stitch invisible on the outside.

A decorative feature created by folding the fabric and sewing a narrow seam along the fold, often used in shirts or blouses.

A hand or machine stitch used to reinforce the edges of buttonholes, preventing them from stretching or fraying.