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![I used plenty of topstitching in a contrasting red thread on these jeans for my godson Akki](topstitching.jpg)

![Topstitching needles from Schmetz](topstitch-needles.jpg)

Topstitching is when you sew with the good side of the fabric up and your stitches are visible on the finished garments.

While a decorative feature, topstitching can also play a role in garment construction.

> You can buy specific sewing needles that are optimised for topstitching