nd of Sewing Stitch (Fig. 52).—For dress seams and patching, sew from left toright, tacking or pinning the edges together first, Fig. 52. — Another kind and holding them tightly with the thumb andof Sewing Stitch. finger t0 keep them perfectly even. Antique or Old-German Seam (Figs. 53 and 54).… … Fig. 51. —Top orOver-sewing Stitch.