Stitch — Back Stitch (Hand)




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Stitch — Back Stitch (Hand)

Hand stitch where needle re-enters one stitch-length back.

Category: Stitch Origin: Global Era: Ancient
Pronunciation: 🇺🇸 US/bæk stɪʧ hænd/ 🇬🇧 UK/bæk stɪʧ hænd/

Definition

Hand stitch where needle re-enters one stitch-length back.

Industrialist View

Strongest hand seam stitch; replaces machine lockstitch.

Tailor & Garment-Worker View

Used at the start/end of any hand-sewn seam as anchor.

Construction & Use

In Indian hand-stitching = ‘bakhiya’.

Related Terms

Running Stitch, Bakhiya

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