TSG:Herringbone Stitch/Knot over Previous Stitch

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HERRINGBONE STITCH/KNOT OVER PREVIOUS STITCH

Appearance on reverse is shown in oval inset

Directions

Work from right to left on reverse side of the textile. Modify a Herringbone Stitch by opening the stitches so the threads do not cross one another. The short segment of the stitch should cross over the warp and run vertical instead of horizontal. Keeping the needle perpendicular to the fabric, stab straight through the Velcro, lining, and textile, but avoid piercing the textile yarns. When needed, insert the needle through the previous stitch. Form a knot on the needle, pull towards you to tighten, and slip knot onto thread. Move needle to the left to begin the next Herringbone Stitch. Knot: Holding thread taut with the left hand, wrap thread around the needle once or twice. Keeping fingers over the wrapped thread, pull the needle through.

Comments

The knot is used occasionally with a series of Herringbone Stitches . It is used when warps run in the same direction as the row of Herringbone Stitches. Although knots are rarely used in textile conservation, they are often used when securing Velcro to heavy textiles. It is reasoned that if a stitch were to break, a large portion of the stitches could be pulled out by the weight of the textile. Knots are added to guard against this happening.

Possible uses for this stitch

Securing Velcro Heading to Reverse, Top Edge of Heavy Textiles

See also

Herringbone Stitch
Diagonal Stitch/Knot over Previous Stitch

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