TSG:Oversewing Stitch

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OVERSEWING STITCH[edit | edit source]

Appearance on reverse is shown in oval inset

Other names[edit | edit source]

Whip Stitch

Directions[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

Closing Slits
Joining Fabric

See also[edit | edit source]

Overcast Stitch
Overhand Stitch


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