To finish a seam by hand effectively, use a slip stitch or whip stitch to secure the raw edges together neatly. Trim any excess fabric and press the seam flat for a professional finish.
The hand stitch used to sew two pieces of fabric together is called a "running stitch."
Hand stitches are sewing stitches that are done by hand instead of machine. Among them are the basting stitch, chain stitch, darning stitch, hemming stitch, blanket stitch, and whip stitch. Embroidery stitching is traditionally all done by hand.
I am presuming you mean on the sewing machine? It is the stretch stitch. If you mean hand sewing, ask again. I think that one is called BACKSTITCHING. See site of http://www.fiber-images.com/Free_Things/Reference_Charts/free_reference_charts_handsewing_stitches.html for hand stitches.
Chain stitch - hand or machine stitch for seams or decoration Lock stitch Straight stitch - Straight stitches pass through the fabric ground in a simple up and down motion, and for the most part moving in a single direction. ZigZag stitch Stretch stitch Cover stitch Running stitch - a hand stitch for seams and gathering Back stitch - a sturdy hand stitch for seams and decoration Satin stitch Outline stitch Cross stitch - usually used for decoration, but may also be used for seams
To do a blind hem stitch by hand, fold the fabric edge twice to create a small hem. Then, pick up a small amount of fabric from the garment and a small amount from the hem with each stitch, making sure the thread is not visible on the right side of the fabric. Repeat this process along the hemline for a neat and invisible finish.
Embroidery is the handicraft of decorating fabric or other materials with needle and thread or yarn. Chain stitch, buttonhole or blanket stitch, running stitch, satin stitch and cross stitch are some fundamental techniques of hand embroidery.
I just take an extra stitch on the bottom of the piece, or in a hidden portion, and pass the needle back through the stitch to form a knot, Then I pass it through again to double the knot. If the sewing piece is needlepoint, I simply weave the yarn through the back of the stitches in the piece.
Threaded arrow head stitch,whipped back , pistil stitch, basket weave stitch
* Running stitch * Hemming stitch * Diagonal basting
To do a hidden stitch by hand, first thread a needle with matching thread. Hold the fabric edges together and insert the needle into one side, then bring it out on the other side. Repeat this process, making small, even stitches that are hidden within the fabric layers. Finish by knotting the thread securely and trimming any excess.
Overcast. The overcast stitch is a type of hand sewing used on a raw (unfinished) edge to prevent unraveling of the fabric.