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 stitches ought not to show on the right side of the goods.

In turning a hem, you will find it a great help to press it before attempting to fell it in place. Folds ought to be thoroughly pressed before they are sewn to the garment.

Blind Stitching.—It is possible to blind stitch more quickly than to fell by hand because in blind stitching the stitches are placed further apart.

Blind stitching is used to tack trimming in place. For instance, the girdle that looks loose and careless yet ought to be firm. Just a blind stitch here and there will hold it. Fig. 45 shows the position of the needle. The stitches may be placed from one-half inch to five inches apart, as the case requires.