Invisible hand stitch
A hand-sewing technique used to close the elastic insertion opening seamlessly from the outside. A hand-sewing technique used to close the turning opening and secure facings invisibly. (merged)
Where it is used
Closing the lining opening
p. 8- Hand-sew the opening left in the lining’s side seam using invisible stitches.

Closing the Elastic Opening
p. 4- Close the opening for the elastic using invisible hand stitches.

Step 4
p. 4- Secure the seam allowance of the front slits with invisible stitches, stopping 5 cm above the bottom of the pant legs.

Step 15
p. 7- Secure the seam allowance at the bottom of the slit with invisible hand stitches.

Hemming - Invisible Stitch
p. 12- Hem the bottom of the dress using an invisible stitch.

Hand stitch the open section
p. 20- Hand stitch the open section using invisible stitches. Finish with a final pressing.

Hand stitch sleeve hems
p. 8- Finish the sleeve hems by hand using light, invisible stitches for added stretch.

Hand stitch dress hem
p. 11- Hand stitch the hem using invisible, loose stitches for maximum stretch. Secure the thread at the side seams and the center back seam.

Close opening and finish
p. 17- Close the opening by hand using invisible stitches. Press the garment to finish. Mark the buttonhole placements on the right front panel and the button placements on the left front panel. Stitch the buttonholes and sew on the buttons.

Closing the Opening
p. 17- Close the opening by hand using invisible stitches.

Related terms
requiresBasting needle
requiresSewing threads
← requiresHand sewing needle
requiresHand sewing needle
requiresThread
← requiresSleeve hem
← requiresDress hem
applied toLining fabric