Sewing concept

Twin needle stitching

A technique used to create stretchy, professional-looking hems on a standard sewing machine.

Where it is used

Twin-Needle Hemming

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  1. Sew a seam with a twin needle on the machine. Stitch from the right side of the top. Where the stitching meets to form the circle, add a backstitch to secure it. As you sew, use the hand basting as your guide—the basting stitches should run exactly between the two needles. Press.
Twin-Needle Hemming
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Stitching Pocket Opening

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  1. Sew a line using a twin needle on your machine. Stitch from the right side of the fabric. While sewing, use your hand-basted stitches as a guide—the basting should run right between the two needles. Press the seam flat.
Stitching Pocket Opening
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Stitching Hems

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  1. Sew a line with a twin needle on your machine. Stitch from the right side of the fabric. While sewing, let your hand-basted stitches guide you—make sure your basting runs straight and even. Basting stitches should go precisely between both needles. Press to finish.
Stitching Hems
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Related terms

requiresTwin needle
depends onSewing machine
alternative toCoverstitch machine