Straight stitch


- Also known as: RUNNING - TACKING - GATHERING - DARNING - TRAMMING - PRICK/PIN STITCH - STEM STITCH - SATIN STITCH - TENT STITCH - PAD STITCH (depending on craft)


 - Worked in any direction, each stitch a straight line- Stitched in one hole & out through another

- Has many different uses & applications

- Used in a wide variety of textile crafts eg. Dressmaking, Embroidery, Tapestry/Canvas work, Millinery, Patchwork, Quilting, Weaving, Tailoring

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Book cover c.1990

The background currently here is one stitched as a kit & now pending to make into a book cover.

  • Polish dancewear c.2010
    This was one of a students' work - stitched for dancewear. If you want to see more of it, then click here - she has perfected an indivi...
  • Runner c.1940s
    Possibly worked from a pre-transferred design on beige linen with pre-finished hems. Floral design worked in straight, stem & satin stit...
  • Handkerchief case c.1930s
    Possibly worked from an iron-on transfer onto green linen. Design on 1 side – young lady in mainly full-skirted dress & stole looking ov...