Twin needle
A needle with two shafts on a single crossbar, used on a domestic sewing machine to mimic a coverstitch.
Where it is used
Sewing the Hem with a Twin Needle
p. 8- Sew the hem using a twin needle on your sewing machine. Stitch from the right side of the sleeve. Where the stitching meets to form a circle, add a backstitch to secure it (if using a coverstitch machine, skip the backstitch). During sewing, your hand-basted stitches should be your guide—the basting line needs to run exactly between the two needles. Press with an iron.
Twin Needle Topstitching
p. 7- Stitch a line using a twin needle on your sewing machine. Sew the line on the right side of the sweater. Where the stitching forms a circle, secure it with a backstitch. During sewing, your hand-basted stitches should serve as a guide—make sure the basting goes perfectly between both needles. It's a good idea to test your stitch on a scrap piece first. On some machines, you may need to loosen the upper thread tension a bit to get a better result. Remove the basting stitches. Press the hems with an iron.
Related terms
← requiresTwin needle hemming
← requiresTwin-needle hemming
← requiresTwin needle stitching
requiresStandard sewing machine
← requiresTwin needle topstitching
requiresDomestic sewing machine
compatible withStraight Stitch Machine
← depends onBasting
alternative toCoverstitch machine
← alternative toZigzag stitch