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Perhaps the simplest of stitches, the thread runs straight through the fabric without doubling back on itself. Used to join fabric for gathering and mending. ... Similar to a running stitch with very long stitches. Used as a flexible alternative for pinning and for gathering, it can be pulled out easily...
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www.ia470.com/wardrobe/stitches.html
www.ia470.com/wardrobe/stitches.html
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CT-MMB.002 HAND STITCHES Hand stitches have many uses. Before the sewing machine, garment-making was done exclusively by hand. However, in today's home sewing world of sophisticated sewing machines and sergers, few garments are made entirely by hand.
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www.ca.uky.edu/hes/fcs/FACTSHTS/CT-MMB-002.pdf
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Free illustrated instructions on sewing a number of different stitches ... Throughout the instructions on this web site we have used a variety of stitches and the more commonly used are illustrated below. ... Backstitch is the strongest hand stitch and is used to imitate machine stitches. Work backstitch from right to left.
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www.alternative-windows.com/stitches.htm
www.alternative-windows.com/stitches.htm
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Do a backstitch when stitching a hand-sewn seam or a combination of the running stitch and backstitch. Take three or four running stitches, then a backstitch. Repeat as needed.
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www.ehow.com/how_5574_basic-hand-stitching.html
www.ehow.com/how_5574_basic-hand-stitching.html
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There are times when even the most dedicated machine sewer needs or wants to do some hand-work on a project, and it's useful to have a repertoire of stitches for different purposes. For the 20-minute vests, which can be sewn by hand quicker than you can thread your machine, these stitches will provide endless variations.
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www.perestroika.ca/html2/vest/handstitching.php
www.perestroika.ca/html2/vest/handstitching.php
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Free Hand Sewing Stitches Reference Chart from Fiber Images. ... Hemming Stitches ... Hand Sewing Needles...
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www.fiber-images.com/Free_Things/Reference_Charts/free_...
www.fiber-images.com/Free_Things/Reference_Charts/free_reference_charts_handsewing_stitches.html
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Backstitch is the strongest hand stitch and is used to imitate machine stitches. Work backstitch from right to left. Begin with a couple of stitches worked on the spot, then take a stitch and a space. Take the needle back over the space and bring it out the same distance in front of the thread.
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www.hutchal.clara.net/curtains/sewguide.htm
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Hand Stitches; 22.140 Page 1; Stitch Best Use; Running, Basting; • Gathering; • Secure fabric layers that won't be subjected to stress; • Decorative purposes in lieu of machine topstitching; • Baste temporarily in preparation for machine or hand sewing;
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www.sewing.org/files/guidelines/22_140_hand_stitches.pd...
www.sewing.org/files/guidelines/22_140_hand_stitches.pdf
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In this episode, guest Debbie Linker from Creative Beginnings and 9-year-old crafter Patrick Lawler show us how to do some simple hand stitches while using creativity that teaches parent as well as kids. Then, Priscilla Hauser from Walnut Hollow demonstrates Russian- style painting on a wastebasket. ... Episode CDS-352...
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www.hgtv.com/hgtv/shows_cds/episode/0,,HGTV_3822_2028,0...
www.hgtv.com/hgtv/shows_cds/episode/0,,HGTV_3822_2028,00.html
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