TSG:Stab Stitch
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STAB STITCH[edit | edit source]
Other names[edit | edit source]
Piercing Stitch
Directions[edit | edit source]
Work from right to left. Bring needle out to the front side at 1, keeping needle perpendicular to the fabric. Move one small stitch length to the left and insert needle straight through fabric to the reverse side at 2. Move more than one stitch length to the left on the reverse side before bringing needle (still held perpendicular) out to the front side again. Repeat.
Comments[edit | edit source]
A series of these stitches create short stitches on the front side and long stitches on the reverse side, having the advantage of low visibility.
Possible uses for this stitch[edit | edit source]
Mounting
Securing a Damaged Area to a Support Fabric
See also[edit | edit source]
Running Stitch
Staggered Running Stitch
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