1. Running Stitch: This is the simplest form of hand stitch which is used for permanent sewing stitched using same color thread. Hand made seams, darning, gathering and finishing edges can be done with this stitch. It is similar to even basting, but the stitches are much smaller, straight, fine and evenly spaced. It is comparatively easy and can be worked fast.

Answers for objective type Questions: 1. (c) 2. (a) 3. (c) 4. (a) 5. (b) 6. (c) 7. (b) 8. (d) 9. (b) 10. (a) 177 18. SKIRTS 18.1 INTRODUCTION: A skirt is a garment which covers the lower part of a figure from the waist to the hem, ending at any desired length. A skirt can be decorated with any type of fullness or it can cling to the body. It is generally simpler to design a skirt pattern than a bodice, because skirts are less intricately shaped. Skirt outlines and lengths vary tremendously with fashion.