TSG:Oversewing Stitch
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OVERSEWING STITCH
Other names
Whip Stitch
Directions
Work right to left. Bring needle out to the front side at 1. Move to the left, at a slant and insert needle through the second piece of fabric to the reverse side at 2. To continue, bring needle out to the front side in the first fabric at 3, a stitch length to the left. Repeat.
Comments
The same technique is used for this stitch and the Overcast Stitch, but here it is used to hold two edges together.
Possible uses for this stitch
See also
Overcast Stitch
Overhand Stitch
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