TSG:Back Stitch

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BACK STITCH

Appearance on reverse is shown in oval inset

Directions

Work from right to left. Bring needle out to the front side at 1. Move slightly to the right and insert needle through fabric to the reverse side at 2. To continue, bring needle out to the front side, one stitch length to the left at 3. Move back to 1 and insert needle through fabric to the reverse side. Repeat.

Comments

This technique forms stitches which touch each other. A series of back stitches resembles straight machine stitching on the front side. Stitches on the reverse side overlap and are twice the length of those on the front.

Possible uses for this stitch

Creating Seams
Joining Fabric
Mounting
Reinforcing Holes and Tears
Stabilizing Seams

See also

Half Back Stitch
Running/Back Stitch

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