Running Sewing is one of the most basic stitching and usually the first stitch learned by embroidery or sewing enthusiasts
This stitch can be worked on straight or curved lines or for assembly when completing an embroidery project. It even works well for stitching something on top by hand, giving it a charming edge.
To make the moving stitch work, bring your needle from the back of the fabric to your starting point (point 1). Return a short distance from the first point to complete a single stitch (point 2).
Repeat the end of the stitching area, coming back slightly away from point 2.
Taking stitches one at a time helps create evenly spaced stitches.
However, if you prefer, you can also knit the fabric in and out of the fabric using the sewing method, once loading a few equally spacious stitches on the needle. Pull the needle through the fabric and repeat.
Working Running Stitch as a Patterned Fill
Because it is so easy, you would think that stitch sewing is not suitable for many embroidery projects, but you would be surprised. Especially because there are so many ways you can change that.
One way to make this stitch work on your embroidery is to use it as an open fill stitch. You can quickly create an airplane by working in rows that are at a distance equal to the moving stitch.
In the example above, each row is hung so it has a brick-like layout. You can align the rows, which will form a striped pattern.
Basic stitch used for tailoring mirror sewing in racing. They work in the same way as the pattern above and are perfect for use in embroidery as a form of visual correction.
Running Stitch Examples and Ideas for Use
Modifications to the embroidered version of this stitch include whipped (or wrapped) running stitches, laced running stitches, and others. Another way to add variation to your running stitches is to change the length of the stitches and spaces, forming a pattern like the second example above.
A similar version of this stitch is used for sashiko embroidery.
If you are feeling adventurous, try to do all the outline work with simple knitting. You will end up with a project that looks like many Shashiko designs!
One way to make a running stitch that doesn't even look like a running stitch is to act as a double-running stitch. This method allows you to use different colors or weights of threads for a whole new look.
And any time you want to take a simple stitch and decorate it, just try using it with other stitches.
Learn to work this stitch easily and then find all the ways you can use it for a sweet and simple finish in your embroidery!
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