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Types of sewing machine stitches
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Types of sewing machine stitches
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standard stitching on the outside of garment in the grove of a seam line; helps hold facings in place

2.
prevents fabric stretching

3.
prevents a seam from changing/stretching; stitched with the grain of the fabric

4.
piece of fabric stitched to garment (usually neck or armhole) then turned to inside, finishes the raw edge

5.
decorative or functions stitching on the outside of a garment; outline seams, attach pockets, stitch pleats

6.
fabric right sides together; backstitch; 5/8' seam allowance

7.
secures the ends of a row of stitching

8.
10-12 SPI

9.
a row of stitching sewn close to the seam line through the facing/seam allowance; keeps facing to inside of garment

10.
used to finish seams & stitch buttonholes

11.
add decorative aspect to garment

12.
used for easing & gathering on single layer of fabric

13.
holds fabric/seams in place (we use the 'inside L' as stitching guide)

14.
fabric wrong sides together; 3/8' seam allowance; trim; right sides together, 1/4' seam; no raw edge; sheer fabrics

15.
adds strength to areas of stress like the armhole, crotch & corners

16.
fabric wrong sides together; 5/8' seam allowance; trim one side of seam allowance; fold under 1/4' on remaining seam allowance; edge stitch; no raw edge; 'blue jean' seam

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