TSG:Slip Stitch
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SLIP STITCH
Other names
Blind hem stitch
Directions
Work from right to left. Bring needle out to the front side through the top fabric layer at 1. Move needle slightly to the left and insert in the bottom layer of the fabric at 2. Catch a few threads and bring needle out to the front side at 3. Move the needle above to the top fabric, insert at 4 and slip between fabric layers of the fold. Bring out to the front side at 5 to begin the next stitch. Repeat. ·
Comments
This nearly invisible stitch is created by slipping the thread under a fold of fabric. It can be used to join two folded edges or one folded edge to a flat surface.
Possible uses for this stitch
See also
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