Hemstitch
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This section is from the "A Complete Dictionary of Dry Goods" book, by George S. Cole. Also available from Amazon: A complete dictionary of dry goods and history of silk, cotton, linen, wool and other fibrous substances,: Including a full explanation of the modern processes ... together with various useful tables.
Hemstitch
Hemstitch. The ornamental edging in linen and cotton fabrics, particularly handkerchiefs, produced by drawing out a few threads running parallel with the hem, and catching together in smaller groups those running the other way.
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