Sewing stitches

thumb|Cross-stitch Sampler (needlework)|sampler, [[Germany]] alt=A cross stitch approximation of the Wikimedia Commons symbol using three thread colors and 28 count Aida cloth. The image is a focus stack of 9 images.|thumb|Example of a modern counted cross-stitch - Wikimedia Commons logo stitched on 28 count Aida cloth Cross-stitch is a form of sewing and a popular form of counted-thread embroidery in which X-shaped stitches (called cross stitches) in a tiled, raster-like pattern are used to form a picture. The stitcher counts the threads on a piece of evenweave fabric (such as linen) in each

embroidery stitch made by looping yarn under the needle to form simple or complex chains, with many variations

thumb|"Cashmere darn", a fine darning technique for twill fabric thumb|"Swiss darning" to repair knits

thumb|right|The purl stitch.

fastening with quick, temporary stitching intended to be removed

stitch to reinforce edges or for decoration

thumb|right|320px|Lockstitch, seen from the side

hand or, more often, machine stitch that proceeds in a zigzag patern

thumb|A shirt placket with buttons and topstitching. Topstitching is a sewing technique where the line of stitching is designed to be seen from the outside of the garment, either decorative or functional.

stitches used to reinforce areas of a garment that may be subject to stress or additional wear