Monday, February 18, 2013

Straight stitch

A stitch that resembles a 'line' when completed.

When worked with a needle & thread, often used for seaming, preparing further stitching, creating gathers, adding thickness, attachment, darning

Used in hand sewing, embroidery, tapestry, weaving, quilting

Also known as:
Running stitch
Gathering stitch
Seaming
Tacking
Pad stitch
Darning
Prick/pin stitch
Tramming

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