List of stitches[]
The two main stitches that sewing machines make of which the others are derivatives are lockstitch and chain stitch.
- back tack
- backstitch - a sturdy hand stitch for seams and decoration
- basting stitch (or tacking) - for reinforcement
- blanket stitch
- blind stitch (or hem stitch) - a type of slip stitch used for inconspicuous hems
- buttonhole stitch
- chain stitch - hand or machine stitch for seams or decoration
- cross-stitch - usually used for decoration, but may also be used for seams
- darning stitch
- embroidery stitch
- hemming stitch
- lockstitch - machine stitch, also called straight stitch
- overhand stitch
- overlock
- pad stitch
- padding stitch
- running stitch - a hand stitch for seams and gathering
- sailmakers stitch
- slip stitch - a hand stitch for fastening two pieces of fabric together from the right side without the thread showing
- stretch stitch
- topstitch
- whipstitch (or oversewing or overcast stitch) - for protecting edges
- zig-zag stitch