slipstitch

Definitions

noun A concealed stitch used for sewing together two layers of fabric, as with hems and facings, made by running the needle through the underside of the lesser piece and through a few threads of the main piece.

noun knitting A kind of stitch that is passed from the left needle to the right needle without being knitted.

slip +‎ stitch

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Pin in place all the way round and slipstitch the two ends together; then begin at the seam and slipstitch the lining in place.

Make Your Own Hats Gene Allen Martin
After completed, pin in place and slipstitch to the crown.

Make Your Own Hats Gene Allen Martin
Slip the edge of the veil between, pin carefully in place, baste and slipstitch the edges to the veil.

Make Your Own Hats Gene Allen Martin
Turn the raw edges under away from each other at the seam and slipstitch together neatly.

Make Your Own Hats Gene Allen Martin
Turn in seam allowance of facing and slipstitch to position over the raw edge of each flannelette section.

TipNut.com 2008
Turn in seam allowance of facing and slipstitch to position over the raw edge of each flannelette section.

TipNut.com 2008
Turn in seam allowance of facing and slipstitch to position over the raw edge of each flannelette section.

TipNut.com 2008
It hugs nicely - put a line of crochet slipstitch around the bottom to ensure it stayed that way.

Celtic Memory Yarns Jo at Celtic Memory Yarns 2008
Turn in seam allowance of facing and slipstitch to position over the raw edge of each flannelette section.

TipNut.com 2008
Turn in seam allowance of facing and slipstitch to position over the raw edge of each flannelette section.

TipNut.com 2008