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n. - Overlapping single complete in-and-out movement of a threaded needle in sewing made by starting next single complete in-and-out movement of a threaded needle at middle of preceding one

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  • Lap ends one-fourth inch and backstitch closely at each edge of flap.
  • Insert one thickness between the other two ends, and backstitch closely.
  • Sew a 1/4″ seam along both sides from the bottom to the top of the short side, making sure to backstitch five or six times at the top and bottom.
  • Using a wide zigzag, fairly long stitch length, zigzag along where the two pieces abut (be sure to backstitch at both ends to keep it from unraveling).
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