The back stitch produces a thin line of stitches, perfect for outlining almost all embroidery patterns. It is useful for sewing fabric pieces together and outlining shapes that will be filled with satin stitches. This stitching gets its name from the process, which in turn leaves each stitch in the direction of the line you are creating. You can create a backstitch to go from right to left and left to right.
The stabbing method
This technique is the preferred back stitch style of many embroideries since it creates a smooth line and helps to ensure the correct stitching of the stitching motion. To work the back stitch where the stitching begins (point 1) bring the needle back to the front of the little cloth in the front.
1. Take a ladder back (point 2) to the point where the stitching should begin. Next, bring the needle again at a short distance from the first stitch of the line you are working on. This will be the start of the second stitch (new point 1).
2. Continue sewing in the same manner by breaking the stitch at regular intervals until you reach your end point.
Sewing method
With this technique you can keep your index on top of the fabric while working without having to sink back and forth. This method is quick for some stickers.
1. To work the back stitch on the sewing method, come through the fabric at point 1.
2. At the point where the stitch should begin (point 2), insert the needle sert and pull the needle tip back up a short distance from the original insertion hole, without pulling the needle and thread through the fabric. The second stitch will begin (new point 1).
3. Repeat as you work on the entire line of sewing.
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