Backstitching locks the stitches, preventing them from coming loose.
Stitch in reverse to the end of the fabric. Stop and sew forward keeping the raw edge of the seam allowance at your seam guide.
If your fabric jams at the end of the seam, be sure to read Stop End of Seam Thread Jams.
How to Sew a Seam
By Debbie Colgrove, About.com Guide
Backstitching to Start Sewing a Seam
Sewing in reverse
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