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Fig 3

TASK 4: Practice steps to construct slip basting
1 Align the fabrics • Keep the needle parallel to the surface to avoid
piercing the front layer visibly.
• Place the two fabric layers together, with right sides
facing (if required). 4 Make small stitches
• Ensure edges, motifs, or embroidery areas are • Catch a tiny bit of the bottom layer (1–2 mm).
well-matched. • Slide the needle along and reinsert into the fold or

2 Thread the needle (Fig 1) inside layer of the top fabric.
• Use a single thread with a knot at the end. • This keeps stitches almost invisible from both
• Choose a contrasting color for easy removal later. sides.
5 Continue evenly
Fig 1
• Repeat small, consistent stitches across the seam
line.

• Keep tension even to avoid puckering.
6 Secure the end
• Finish with a small backstitch or knot in the seam
allowance.

• Do not press until the slip basting is removed (to
avoid setting in marks).

3 Insert the needle (from inside)
• Bring the needle up through the fold or inside edge
of the top layer.

TASK 5 : Construct a permanent hand stitches
Basic running stitch 3 Make a single straight stitch. (Fig 2)
1 Draw given pattern onto fabric. (straight line across Fig 2
the fabric).
2 Thread your needle. (Fig 1)
Fig 1

12 H & C: Hand Embroidery Artisan : (NSQF - 2024) Exercise 1.2.08