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    How do you practice chain stitch?
    Seleh Rahman
    Professional Tailor & Furrier
    Seleh Rahman is a Tailor, Furrier, and the Owner of Seleh de Federal Hill in Baltimore, Maryland. With over 45 years of experience, Seleh specializes in fur, alterations, and fashion illustration. Seleh studied Fashion Design and Tailoring at Bay College of Maryland. He holds certifications in fur, design, and tailoring.
    Professional Tailor & Furrier
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    Practice with an old garment, like a pair of pants. Start your chain stitch at the side seam instead of the middle of the pant leg; this way, it won't be obvious if you make a mistake.
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    How do you sew a chain stitch evenly?
    Seleh Rahman
    Professional Tailor & Furrier
    Seleh Rahman is a Tailor, Furrier, and the Owner of Seleh de Federal Hill in Baltimore, Maryland. With over 45 years of experience, Seleh specializes in fur, alterations, and fashion illustration. Seleh studied Fashion Design and Tailoring at Bay College of Maryland. He holds certifications in fur, design, and tailoring.
    Professional Tailor & Furrier
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    Draw on the fabric with a piece of tailor's chalk. Then, sew along this line so your stitches stay straight and even.
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    How do you explain this in a short paragraph?
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    Chain stitching is when you sew multiple pieces together without stopping. It is a way to save thread.
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    How many strands of floss should I use for making the chain stitch?
    Ella Hubbard
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    In basic embroidery patterns, you will need all 6 strands of floss. Depending upon the type of design and thread you are using, you can adjust your number of strands. For the below pictorial, I have used all 6 strands of floss.
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