TSG:Back Stitch
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BACK STITCH[edit | edit source]
Directions[edit | edit source]
Work from right to left. Bring needle out to the front side at 1. Move slightly to the right and insert needle through fabric to the reverse side at 2. To continue, bring needle out to the front side, one stitch length to the left at 3. Move back to 1 and insert needle through fabric to the reverse side. Repeat.
Comments[edit | edit source]
This technique forms stitches which touch each other. A series of back stitches resembles straight machine stitching on the front side. Stitches on the reverse side overlap and are twice the length of those on the front.
Possible uses for this stitch[edit | edit source]
Creating Seams
Joining Fabric
Mounting
Reinforcing Holes and Tears
Stabilizing Seams
See also[edit | edit source]
Half Back Stitch
Running/Back Stitch
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