TSG:Half Back Stitch
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HALF BACK STITCH[edit | edit source]
Other names[edit | edit source]
Uneven Back Stitch
Directions[edit | edit source]
Work from right to left. Bring needle out to the front side at 1. Move needle desired stitch length to the right and insert through fabric to the reverse side at 2. Move needle twice the stitch length to the left and bring out to the front side at 3. Move needle one stitch length to the right at 4 and insert needle through fabric to the reverse side. Repeat.
Comments[edit | edit source]
This stitch is worked in a similar manner to the Back Stitch, but with spaces left between stitches on the front side.
Possible uses for this stitch[edit | edit source]
Creating Seams
Mounting
Securing a Damaged Area to a Support Fabric
Stabilizing Seams
See also[edit | edit source]
Back Stitch
Running/Back Stitch
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