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PIN STITCH
The Pin stitch is a traditional stitch pattern used for picot-like
edges, for heirloom sewing and for applique work.
BLANKET STITCH
The Blanket stitch is traditionally a hand sewn stitch used to
put bindings on blankets. This multi-purpose stitch can also
be used for attaching fringe, attaching edgings, couching,
applique and drawn thread hemstitching.
ENTREDEUX STITCH
Useful for decorative stitching on borders and for use in heirloom
sewing. The Entredeux stitch is most often sewn with a Wing
Needle (Singer Style 2040) to create holes in the stitch pattern.
HONEYCOMB STITCH
The Honeycomb stitch is ideal for smocking and useful
for overcasting and attaching elastic and stretch lace.
1. Make several rows of gathers across the fabric that you
wish to smock.
2. With a narrow strip of fabric directly under the line of
gathering, stitch over the gathers. The design will be a
series of small diamonds.
Helpful Hint: A adjustment of the tension will
increase the size of the hole when using a Wing Needle.
Lightweight woven fabrics will provide best results.
