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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
