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Backstitch or back stitch and its variants stem stitch, outline stitch and split stitch are a class of embroidery and sewing stitches in which individual stitches are made backward to the general direction of sewing. In embroidery, these stitches form lines and are most often used to outline shapes and to add fine detail to an embroidered picture.
Backstitch – sturdy hand stitch for seams and decoration; Basting stitch (US) – for reinforcement or for temporarily holding fabric in place (same as tacking stitch) Blanket stitch – used to finish an unhemmed blanket; Blind stitch (or hemstitch) – type of slip stitch used for inconspicuous hem
Examples include: Backstitch; Overcast stitch; Cross stitch; Buttonhole or blanket stitch; Chain stitch; Knot stitch; These stitches and their variations are named according to the position of the needle and direction of sewing (running stitch, backstitch), the form or shape of the stitch (chain stitch, feather stitch) or the purpose of the stitch (tailor's tack, hem stitch).
Bangladesh's Nakshi Kantha embroidery. An illustration of the buttonhole stitch. In everyday language, a stitch in the context of embroidery or hand-sewing is defined as the movement of the embroidery needle from the back of the fibre to the front side and back to the back side. [1]
This glossary contains terms used in sewing, tailoring and related crafts. For terms used in the creation or manufacturing of textiles, including spinning, knitting, weaving, and individual fabrics and finishing processes, see Glossary of textile manufacturing. For terms used in dyeing, see Glossary of dyeing terms.
A zig-zag. A zigzag stitch is variant geometry of the lockstitch.It is a back-and-forth stitch used where a straight stitch will not suffice, such as in reinforcing buttonholes, in stitching stretchable fabrics, and in temporarily joining two work pieces edge-to-edge.
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[3] [4] [5] The main stitch used in redwork is backstitch or outline stitching, formerly known as Kensington stitch. [6] Redwork was a common introductory form of embroidery taught to children in the 19th and 20th century. [7]