Running Stitch
Among the basic
stitches which are used for hand sewing and embroidery purposes mainly, running
stitch is one of them. Running stitch is also called Ponto de alinhavo, Ponto
de passagem, Ponto adiante, Point avant, Punto filza, Vorstitch, Punto de
hilvan, Punto de bastilla, Punto de basta, etc. Running stitch is a super easy
process and anyone can do this without any harshness. Based on the running
stitch other forms of stitches can be sewn. Running stitches can use a single
thread or a combination of threads for giving visible looks as single stitches
aren’t sometimes visible for their thickness. Running stitch is widely used in
India and Bangladesh for the sewing of Kantha and other dresses. It is also used in
sashiko quilting in Japan and other embroidery styles.
Uses of Running Stitch
Running stitch is used
in hand embroidery and tailoring for the purposes of basic stitching. Running
stitches could be used for two purposes mainly; decorative and functional
purposes. It is used for borders, groupings, bands, fillings, outlines, rows, etc. Running stitch is used for necklines, borderline, lehenga, kid’s dresses,
frocks, human designs, quilts, Kurti, Kamij, cushion covers, sofa covers, share,
fatwa, shoes, hats, storage bags, bedding, etc.
Process of Running Stitch
Ø Bring
the needle out through the base cloth and pull out the thread till finishing.
Ø Push
the needle through the fabric and pull it out at some distance.
Ø The
structure which is formed is a running stitch.
Ø Repeat
the process again and again.
Threads of Running Stitch
Threads that can be
used for running stitches are silk, cotton, polyester, linen, pearl cotton,
metallic threads, sashiko thread, crewel yarns, knitting, crochet, narrow
strips of leather, cording, etc.
Precaution of Running Stitching
Threads shouldn’t be stretched too tightly because it could shrinkage the
base cloth which will defect the designs of the dresses.
Running stitch is an ancient process of sewing which is used worldwide. The
use of running stitches is so vast that it can’t be described in words. I’ve tried
some of the embroidery designs with running stitches. You can visit my Youtube
channel for seeing the process of Running stitch.
Books of Running Stitch: English Embroidery - I - Double-Running or Back-Stitch
Materials Used: Needle, Thread,
Base Cloth, etc.
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