Review #1 Stitches

Which stitch is described by: 10-12 stitches per inch, used for most projects

• reinforced stitch

• standard/medium stitch

• basting stitch

• stitch in the ditch

This stitch is used to strengthen the seam. Used in crotch seams and areas of high stress

• reinforced stitch

• medium/standard stitch

• basting stitch

• which stitch?

This stitch is used as a temporary stitch, 6-8 stitches per inch. Also used for gathering fabric

• reinforced stitch

• standard/medium stitch

• basting stitch

• which stitch?

This type of stitch is used to keep two or more layers together and is created directly in grove of the seam.

• reinforced stitch

• specialty decorative stitching

• stitch-in- the - ditch

• which stitch?

This stitch is decorative and functional. Always seen on the outside of the garment. Common on jeans

• topstitching

• basting stitch

• which stitch?

• stitch in the ditch

This stitch is used to keep the edge of fabric from fraying- especially when a serger is not available.

• topstitching

• zig zag stitch

• witch stitch?

• basting stitch

This stitch is used to keep facings from rolling to the outside of the garment.

• topstitching

• stay stitching

• understitching

• which stitch?

This stitch is used to help curves STAY a curve during garment construction

• basting stitch

• turn and stitch

• stay stitching

• which stitch?

This type of ornamental stitches are used for decorative purposes. Some machines have over 100 patterns to choose from!

• zig zag stitches

• specialty/decorative stitches

• top stitching

• basting stitch

This type of stitching is created with a serger. It is considered a professional stitch.

• overlock stitch

• basting stitch

• zig zag stitch

• stay stitching