Last Updated on: 19-Feb-2024 (5 months, 8 days ago)
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A hand stitch employed for sewing linings and pockets. It involves taking a back and then a running stitch before the needle is removed.
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The first American textile mill was established in 1790 in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.