TSG:Chain Stitch

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CHAIN STITCH[edit | edit source]

Appearance on reverse is shown in oval inset

Directions[edit | edit source]

Work from right to left. Bring needle out to the front side at 1. Loop thread up to the left and around. Insert needle in at 1 and out of fabric over looped thread at 2. Pull needle through to form looped stitch. 2 becomes 1 for next stitch. Keep the thread loose.

Comments[edit | edit source]

This stitch forms a series of interlinked loops of thread on the front side.

Possible uses for this stitch[edit | edit source]

Finishing and Stabilizing Warp Ends

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