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How to Do Running Stitch

Learn how to do running stitch embroidery with this step by step tutorial.
Course Easy Beginner
Keyword Embroidery and Hand Sewing
Total Time 3 minutes

Equipment

  • Hand Sewing Needle
  • Small Sharp Scissors

Ingredients

  • Fabric
  • Thread (regular or embroidery floss)

Instructions

  • Thread the hand sewing needle either single or double and knot the end.
  • Insert the needle from the wrong side of the fabric up to the top (right side). The knot will be hidden underneath.
  • The direction of stitching is right to left for right handers. If you are left handed then it is easier to stitch left to right.
  • Put the needle down through the fabric a short way from where it started. For a sample, try a distance of ΒΌ inch (6mmm). This is your first stitch!
  • Repeat in an up-down motion. You can choose to keep the gap and stitch distances equal or vary them.
  • TIP: The smaller the stitches the stronger your seam will be.

Notes

See the full tutorial at https://blog.treasurie.com/running-stitch/