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WHIP STITCH [1 record]

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Record 1 1988-03-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sewing (General)
  • Sewing Techniques and Stitching
DEF

Whip stitch. A stitch produced in a series of parallel stitches, 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) or less, formed by inserting the needle into the lower ply directly opposite the advanced stitch on the upper ply. To hold: two edges together; raw edge to a flat surface.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Couture (Généralités)
  • Techniques d'exécution et points de couture
DEF

Ce point diffère du surjet uniquement par la façon dont on oriente l'aiguille. Bien qu'il serve habituellement à unir deux bords finis, il s'utilise aussi pour joindre avec soin un bord vif à un morceau plat.

Spanish

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