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Whipstitch

Also used in hand sewing, this stitch belongs on fabric edges.


A whipstitch is an overcast stitch often used to finish the edges of perforated plastic. Pull each whipstitch tight for a neat, finished appearance. You can also use whipstitches to join two fabrics together.


 

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