chain stitch
Interlocking loop technique
A chain stitch is a looped embroidery or crochet stitch that forms a series of connected links resembling a chain.
Each loop passes through the previous one, creating a decorative line or, when worked in rows, a textured fabric.
The technique appears in hand sewing, machine sewing, and crochet: She outlined the design in chain stitch.
Curved catching device
- loopCurve closing on itself
- yarnTwisted strand for crafts
- foundationUnderlying support structure
- afghanDecorative knitted blanket
filet · edging · joining · gauge · tension · skein · worsted · bobble
hook
Curved catching device
- loopCurve closing on itself
- yarnTwisted strand for crafts
- foundationUnderlying support structure
afghan · filet · edging · joining · gauge · tension · skein · worsted · bobble
loop
Curve closing on itself
hoop · crewel · outline · fill · tambour · couching · backstitch · handwork · embellishment · border
lockstitch
Interlocking dual-thread seam
- bobbinSmall cylindrical thread holder
- tensionStretched or strained state
- sergerEdge-finishing sewing machine
overlock · zigzag · seam · hem · topstitch · elastic · jersey
- embroideryFrench knot, needlepoint, crewelwork, blackwork, backstitch
- needleworkembroidery, embroidery hoop, embroidery hoops, needlepoint, needlework
- embroidery designsneedlepoint, crewelwork, samplers, monograms, florals
- folk craftsbasketry, basket weaving, quilting, quilts, embroidery
- hand sewingneedle, thimble, basting, hemming, darning
- sewing techniquessewing, stitching, seam, seaming, hemming
chain stitchrunning stitch
Simplest hand-sewing technique
straight stitch · backstitch · satin stitch · cross stitch · whip stitch
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