Basic Stitches
What basic stitches means
Common hand stitches and when they are used.
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A temporary stitch used to hold fabric in place before permanent sewing is the
- backstitch
- tacking stitch
- hemming stitch
- overcasting
Working: Tacking (basting) is a temporary stitch that holds fabric until it is sewn permanently.
Curriculum and exam alignment
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Related skills
Other Sewing Tools & Stitches skills in Clothing & Textiles, at the same point in the course.
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Exams that assess basic stitches
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