Tool / Equipment

Hand sewing needle

A manual sewing tool used for basting the waistband and closing the elastic opening with invisible stitches.

Where it is used

Securing Serger Thread Tails

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  1. Using a large needle or crochet hook, weave the serger thread tail into the thickness of the knit fabric to hide it.
Securing Serger Thread Tails
Open the step in the "Plus Size Pants Pattern PDF | High Waisted Flare Trousers | Curvy Bell Bottoms Sewing | Front Seam Pants L-XXL" pattern →

Securing Hems

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  1. Secure the seam allowances for the hem of the sleeve and the bottom edge of the garment with hand stitches.
Securing Hems
Open the step in the "Women’s Collarless Blazer Sewing Pattern | Button-Front Jacket or Cardigan | Classic Tailored PDF Pattern | L–XXL | A4, Letter, Plotter" pattern →

Related terms

← requiresShank buttons
← requiresHand basting
← requiresHand-stitched hem
← requiresBlind hem stitch
← requiresBlind hem stitch
← requiresHand hemming
← requiresInvisible stitch
← requiresHemming
← requiresBasting
← requiresHemming