TSG:Running/Back Stitch
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RUNNING/BACK STITCH[edit | edit source]
Other names[edit | edit source]
Combination Stitch
Running/Back Combination Stitch
Directions[edit | edit source]
Work from right to left. Running Stitch: Insert needle through fabric to the reverse side at 1. Move to the left and bring needle out to the front side at 2. Repeat. Back Stitch: After completing a series of Running Stitches, move half a completed stitch to the right and insert needle through fabric to the reverse side at 3. Moving to the left, bring needle out to the front side at 4 and begin another series of Running Stitches.
Comments[edit | edit source]
This stitch provides more strength than the Running Stitch. It is usually formed by inserting a Back Stitch between groups of three to four Running Stitches but this can be varied according to the strength required.
Possible uses for this stitch[edit | edit source]
Creating Seams
Joining Fabric
Stabilizing Seams
See also[edit | edit source]
Back Stitch
Half Back Stitch
Running Stitch
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