TSG:Diagonal Basting Stitch

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DIAGONAL BASTING STITCH

Appearance on reverse is shown in oval inset

Other names

Crosswise Basting Stitch
Half Cross Stitch
Tailor Basting Stitch
Tent Stitch

Directions

Work from right to left. Insert needle through fabric to the reverse side at 1 and bring out to the front side at 2, so the stitch formed on the reverse side is parallel to either the warp or the weft of the fabric. Insert needle through fabric to the reverse side at 3, to the left of and even with the point where the needle was first inserted, forming a stitch on the top side diagonal to the warp and the weft. Bring needle out to the front side at 4 to begin next stitch. Repeat.

Comments

This large stitch is used to control layers of fabric within the area being conserved .

Possible uses for this stitch

Securing a Damaged Area to a Support Fabric
Temporary Stitch