TSG:Lacing Stitch
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LACING STITCH
Other names
Antique Stitch
Ball Stitch
Baseball Stitch
Directions
Bring needle out to the front side at 1. Insert needle through the fabric slit at a diagonal and bring out to the front side from the reverse side at 2, on the opposite side of the slit and above 1. Go in opposite direction for the next stitch sequence. Repeat. The threads will cross each other in the repaired slit.
Comments
This stitch is very similar to the Figure 8 Stitch, except that Lacing Stitches are spaced farther apart, resulting in slanted stitches on the front.
Possible uses for this stitch
See also
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