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A type of stitch that sews over the edge of one or two pieces of cloth for edging, hemming, or seaming. Usually done with a serger.

A temporary stitch primarily used to hold pieces of fabric together before final sewing and is removed after the permanent stitch is made.

A back-and-forth stitch used where stretch is needed in the seam or to prevent the edges of a fabric from unraveling.

A decorative stitch often used to finish the edge of blankets, it creates a border that is both functional and decorative.

A strong stitch used for joining seams in fabric where strength is needed. This stitch goes backward on the front side and forward on the reverse side.

A popular form of counted-thread embroidery where X-shaped stitches in a tiled pattern create a picture or design.

A type of stitch used around buttonholes to prevent the fabric from raveling and to give a neat finish.

A type of stitch that joins two pieces of fabric so that the stitch thread is nearly invisible.

A stitch used to fasten buttons to fabric, usually shanked to allow room for the button to be buttoned.

A series of flat stitches that are used to completely cover a section of the background fabric. Common in embroidery for creating smooth, shiny surfaces.

A simple stitch used to join two pieces of fabric by wrapping thread over the edge. Often used to hem or apply patches.

Consists of a series of looped stitches that form a chain-like pattern. Used in embroidery and as a decorative seam in sewing.

A decorative stitch used in embroidery to create a small, dot-like knot on the surface of the fabric.

A stitch specifically made for use with stretchy fabrics that maintains elasticity. It’s often a modified zigzag or straight stitch.

Also known as 'ladder stitch'. A stitch used to create an invisible seam between two folded edges or to close an opening.

A criss-cross stitch used on the wrong side of the fabric to 'catch' the edge down, used in hemming.

Similar to the straight stitch but carried out on the top layer of the fabric to give a professional, neat finish, and decorative design.

A basic stitch made of up-and-down stitches that 'run' along the fabric. Commonly used for hand sewing and quilting.

The most basic stitch on a sewing machine, used for simple seams and topstitching. It’s a straight line with no width.