Grouped Blanket Stitch

Blanket stitch has numerous variations. The grouped blanket stitch is created by grouping stitches together on a row.

Blanket Stitch

Blanket stitch was traditionally used to secure the raw edges of the blanket. Also known as open buttonhole stitch the blanket stitch has many uses such as finishing the edges, applying applique, tack down hems, binding buttonholes and also as a decorative fill stitch.

Bring the needle up at 'a' and hold the thread with finger to the right of 'a' (working left-to-right). Insert the needle at 'b' and come back up at 'c' placing the needle's point over thread and pull through.

Pull the thread so that it lies tightly against thread at 'c' and repeat the process till the end of the row.

Horseshoe Collar

The term horseshoe is used for U-shape. The horseshoe collar is a scooped low flat collar with the ends not quite meeting in the center front.

Bell Silhouette

Bell silhouette refers to the apparels that resembles the shape of a bell. This silhouette is fitted in bodice up to the waist and the flares till the hem. The dress of the silhouette is usually worn by women at formal social functions.

Hooks And Eyes

Hook and Eye fasteners consists of a small metal hook, and its corresponding loop called the eye. They come in either loop eyes for meeting edges or straight eyes for lapped edges. They are also available in a variety of sizes from very small (0) to very large (4) in nickel or black-enamel finish. A hook and eye tape comes with medium hooks and eyes attached to a cotton tape which allows multiple hook and eye application at one time and is sold by meter. The hook and eyes serve as effective fasteners for garments such as skirts, lingerie, dress, pants, neck openings etc.

Waistband Hook and Eye

The waistband hook and eyes are sturdy in nature suitable for waistbands on trousers, skirts etc. The effective design keeps the hook from slipping off straight eye and are available in nickel or black finish.

Templates

 

Single Feather Stitch

In Single Feather Stitch the needle enters at a 45-degree angle across two parallel lines. It can be used as edging or applique stitch, for decorative outlines and borders etc.

Bring the needle up at 'a' and hold the thread with finger to right of 'a' (working left to right). Insert the needle at 'b' and come back up at 'c' placing the needle's point over the thread and pull through.

Pull the thread such that it lies tightly against the thread at 'c' and continue the process till the end of the row. This stitch can also be worked downwards.