Definitions
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- noun a stitch used in sewing hems on skirts and dresses.
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- noun a stitch used in sewing hems on skirts and dresses
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Examples
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The teacher should review briefly the method of making the hemming-stitch and the running-stitch, asking the pupils to describe these stitches and to demonstrate them on the large square of canvas before the class.
Ontario Teachers' Manuals: Household Science in Rural Schools Ontario. Ministry of Education
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The basted hems should then be sewed with the hemming-stitch.
Ontario Teachers' Manuals: Household Science in Rural Schools Ontario. Ministry of Education
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Both edges should be neatly sewn with the hemming-stitch by hand or on the machine.
Ontario Teachers' Manuals: Household Science in Rural Schools Ontario. Ministry of Education
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The hem should be basted and stitched with the hemming-stitch.
Ontario Teachers' Manuals: Household Science in Rural Schools Ontario. Ministry of Education
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After overhanding the end of the hem, the hemming-stitch should follow with the same thread.
Ontario Teachers' Manuals: Household Science in Rural Schools Ontario. Ministry of Education
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Review of the hemming-stitch and the running-stitch.
Ontario Teachers' Manuals: Household Science in Rural Schools Ontario. Ministry of Education
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If there is not time to do all the hemming in the class period, the hemming-stitch and the running-stitch (which is to provide space for the draw-string) should be assigned for outside work, and each pupil should bring in her finished hem at a designated time before the next class period.
Ontario Teachers' Manuals: Household Science in Rural Schools Ontario. Ministry of Education
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_ -- The hemming-stitch is placed on the inside of the hem.
Ontario Teachers' Manuals: Household Science in Rural Schools Ontario. Ministry of Education
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When basted all around, the tape should be sewn on each side with a hemming-stitch.
Ontario Teachers' Manuals: Household Science in Rural Schools Ontario. Ministry of Education
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