Monday, February 18, 2013

Buttonhole stitch


A looped stitch that resembles the letter  'L' when completed.

When worked with a needle & thread, often used for finishing/neatening.

Used in hand sewing, embroidery, applique, soft furnishing (curtain making), cutwork, lace making, macrame, tatting


Also known as : Blanket stitch

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