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Running Stitch

The Big Book of Jewelry Making

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/running-stitch • Posted by GMC Group

Running stitch is the simplest hand stitch, and it can also be used to create lovely decorative edges on your projects. For the neatest results, try to make all of your stitches the same length.

You will need

Project Budget
Free

Time

0 h 05

Difficulty

Nice & Simple
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Description

Running stitch is the simplest hand stitch, and it can also be used to create lovely decorative edges on your projects. For the neatest results, try to make all of your stitches the same length.

Instructions

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    Thread your needle and knot the tail end.

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    Pull the needle and thread through the back of your fabric.

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    Now pass the needle in and out of your fabric at even intervals.

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    Repeat until you reach the required number of stitches.