running stitch

American  

noun

1. a sewing stitch made by passing the needle in and out repeatedly with short, even stitches.

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running stitch British  

noun

1. Sometimes called: gathering stitch.  a simple form of hand stitching, consisting of small stitches that look the same on both sides of the fabric, usually used for gathering

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Etymology

Origin of running stitch

First recorded in 1840–50

Example Sentences

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running stitch

Ms. Agha uses two forms in particular — a running stitch and a blanket stitch — often in tandem with collaged materials.

From New York Times ● Jun. 24, 2022

As I got started, I immediately loved that sashiko requires no special skills—it is a basic running stitch, which is the one stitch you know if you, like me, didn’t realize stitches have names.

From Slate ● Jul. 22, 2019

This does half the work on either side; the gaps are then filled up by the running stitch being taken in a contrary direction, which completes the pattern.

From Embroidery and Tapestry Weaving by Grace Christie

Quilt the holder in a simple pattern with the running stitch.

From Handicraft for Girls A Tentative Course in Needlework, Basketry, Designing, Paper and Cardboard Construction, Textile Fibers and Fabrics and Home Decoration and Care by Idabelle McGlauflin

Take up the last running stitch for the first of the next group of three.

From Handicraft for Girls A Tentative Course in Needlework, Basketry, Designing, Paper and Cardboard Construction, Textile Fibers and Fabrics and Home Decoration and Care by Idabelle McGlauflin