TSG:Stab Stitch

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STAB STITCH

Appearance on reverse is shown in oval inset

Other names

Piercing Stitch

Directions

Work from right to left. Bring needle out to the front side at 1, keeping needle perpendicular to the fabric. Move one small stitch length to the left and insert needle straight through fabric to the reverse side at 2. Move more than one stitch length to the left on the reverse side before bringing needle (still held perpendicular) out to the front side again. Repeat.

Comments

A series of these stitches create short stitches on the front side and long stitches on the reverse side, having the advantage of low visibility.

Possible uses for this stitch

Mounting
Securing a Damaged Area to a Support Fabric