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OVERHAND STITCH [1 record]

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Record 1 1994-07-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sewing (General)
DEF

It is made by carrying the thread over both edges, as a seam.

CONT

The overhand stitch holds two finished edges together with tiny, straight, even stitches.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Couture (Généralités)
DEF

C'est un point serré, exécuté de gauche à droite en chevauchant deux bords de tissu.

CONT

Le point de surjet se présente sous la forme de très petits points de côté presque verticaux : la couture est plate et solide.

Spanish

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