running stitch
Simple in-out stitch
A running stitch is the simplest sewing stitch—the needle passes in and out of fabric at regular intervals, creating a dashed line of thread.
It's used for basic seams, gathering, basting, and decorative work.
The stitch moves quickly but isn't as strong as backstitch: She used a running stitch to baste the hem before machine sewing.
Pointed implement for sewing
- threadFiber for stitching
- thimblePitted cap for stitching
- pincushionPadded needle storage
- scissorsPivoted twin-blade cutter
seam ripper · fabric marker · embroidery hoop · tapestry needle · cotton thread · silk thread · embroidery floss · beeswax
Moistening meat while cooking
- tackingAngled sailing maneuver
- gatheringCollection of people meeting
- seamJoined fabric edge
- hemFolded garment edge
suture · topstitch · whipstitch · darning · mending · tension · spacing
Joined fabric edge
- hemFolded garment edge
- gatheringCollection of people meeting
- basteMoisten while roasting
- tackSharp-headed fastener
fitting · alteration · dressmaking · tailoring · seamstress · muslin · toile · ease
Moistening meat while cooking
- quilterLayered bedding crafter
- patchworkFabric scraps sewn together
- battingSwinging at pitches
- layeringForming successive strata
hand quilting · piecing · binding · heirloom · quilting hoop · stippling
needle
Pointed implement for sewing
- threadFiber for stitching
- thimblePitted cap for stitching
- pincushionPadded needle storage
scissors · seam ripper · fabric marker · embroidery hoop · tapestry needle · cotton thread · silk thread · embroidery floss · beeswax · needle threader
basting
Moistening meat while cooking
hem · suture · topstitch · whipstitch · darning · mending · tension · spacing
seam
Joined fabric edge
tack · fitting · alteration · dressmaking · tailoring · seamstress · muslin · toile · ease · shirring
basting
Moistening meat while cooking
layering · hand quilting · piecing · binding · heirloom · quilting hoop · stippling
sampler
Selection for trying
- motifRecurring thematic element
- patternRecurring arrangement or template
- designPurposeful creative planning
outline · border · decorative · floss · hoop · canvas · redwork · whitework · crewel · hand embroidery
- embroideryFrench knot, needlepoint, crewelwork, blackwork, whitework
- needleworkembroidery, embroidery hoop, embroidery hoops, needlepoint, needlework
- decorative borderschevron, scrollwork, zigzag, meander, scallop
- hand sewingneedle, thimble, basting, hemming, darning
- juvenile embroideryembroidery hoops, threads, colorful threads, needles, craft kits
- sewing techniquesseam, seaming, hemming, hem, basting
running stitchsatin stitch
Closely packed parallel stitches
French knot · cross-stitch · chain stitch · needlepoint · feather stitch
running stitchbackstitch
Overlapping needle technique
lockstitch · whipstitch · buttonhole stitch · slip stitch · hemstitch
runner, running, stitch, sewing, runs, stitching, stitched, stitches, overrunning