Invisible hand stitch
A hand-sewing technique used to close the elastic insertion opening seamlessly from the outside.
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.

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.

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