Utility stitch table (non-elastic stitches)
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Program Description
Application
H
Blind stitch For invisible hem-securing on sturdier
materials.
I
Greek stitch,
wide
A traditional decorative stitch.
K Shell- edging stitch For decorative hem edges on
light
fabrics
e.g. underwear.
L Fancy
elastic stitch
For overstitching
two
butt
joined plies
M
Elastic stitch For sewing on elastic band, darning tears
and inserting patches.
IG
Viennese stitch
Decorative stitch e.g.
for
household textiles.
LC
Emperor stitch, narrow
A dainty decorative stitch.
LG
Emperor stitch,
wide
A dainty decorative stitch.
LI
Greek stitch,
narrow
A traditional decorative stitch.
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