Table of Contents
How to use this book 7
Section 1 Machine Stitches
Straight stitch 10
Basting stitch 16
Zigzag stitch 18
Three-step zigzag stitch 22
Stem stitch 24
Triple straight stitch 26
Ric rac stitch 28
Straight blind hem stitch 30
Stretch blind hem stitch 32
Manual buttonhole 34
Automatic buttonhole 36
Rounded buttonhole 38
Keyhole buttonhole 39
Stretch buttonhole 40
Eyelet stitch 41
Bound buttonhole 42
Button stitch 44
Overcasting stitch 46
Stretch overedge stitch 48
Double overedge stitch 50
Closed overlock stitch 52
Slant pin stitch 54
Reverse overcast stitch 56
Shell stitch 58
Crescent stitch 62
Serpentine stitch 64
Fix stitch 66
Auto backtack stitch 67
Bartack stitch 68
Darning stitch 70
Honeycomb stitch 72
Cross-stitch 74
Walls of Troy stitch 76
Feather stitch 78
Fagoting stitch 80
Rampart stitch 82
Appliqué stitch 84
Reverse appliqué stitch 86
Asterisk stitch 88
Ladder stitch 90
Lattice stitch 92
Pin stitch 94
Double triangle stitch 96
Quilt stitch 98
Arrowhead stitch 100
Banner stitch 101
Bead stitch 102
Diamond stitch 103
Domino stitch 104
Decorative stitches 105
Section 2 Hand Stitches
Backtack 108
Backstitch 110
Running stitch 112
Basting stitch 114
Blanket stitch and buttonhole stitch 116
Overcast stitch 118
Whipstitch 120
Blind hem stitch 122
Slip stitch 124
Ladder stitch 126
Darning stitch 128
French tack 130
Bartack 132
Tailor's tack 134
Diagonal basting 136
Pad stitch 138
Prick stitch 140
Catch stitch 142
Section 3 Tools and Equipment
Hand needles 146
Machine needles 150
Thread 154
Presser feet 158
Computerized sewing machines 164
Mechanical sewing machines 166
Vintage sewing machines with cams 168
Glossary 170
Further reading 172
Index 174
Acknowledgments 176