Garment & Textile · Stitch

Stitch — Running Stitch

Simple alternating in-out hand stitch — foundation of most hand-sewing.

Origin

Global

Era

Ancient

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Industrialist View

Used for: basting, kantha, sashiko, gathering.

Tailor & Garment-Worker View

Stitch length 2–5 mm. Start with knot or back-stitch.

Construction & Use

Simplest embroidery stitch.

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