BASIC HAND STITCHES

2. Catchstitch is a row
of Xs on the wrong
side of a garment
and two lines of
straight stitches on
the right side. It
holds two flat
edges together and
is flexible and
strong.

3. attaches a raw or
folded edge to a
garment. It can
create a sort of
hinge and is often
used sewing
linings, but can also
be used to
applique.

4. is a hidden stitch
used to join two
layers from the
right side together
and is also used for
hemming and
finishing garments.

5. is a sturdy and
visible stitch used
for hemming and
sewing seams.

6. is an even stitch
that is used to join
two layers together
and is meant to be
permanent.

7. is an even stitch
that is used to
temporarily join
two layers
together. It is like
the running stitch
except the stitches
are longer and
wider apart.