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Meaning of "running stitch" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF RUNNING STITCH

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF RUNNING STITCH

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Running stitch is a noun.
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WHAT DOES RUNNING STITCH MEAN IN ENGLISH?

running stitch

Running stitch

The running stitch or straight stitch is the basic stitch in hand-sewing and embroidery, on which all other forms of sewing are based. The stitch is worked by passing the needle in and out of the fabric. Running stitches may be of varying length, but typically more thread is visible on the top of the sewing than on the underside.

Definition of running stitch in the English dictionary

The definition of running stitch in the dictionary is a simple form of hand stitching, consisting of small stitches that look the same on both sides of the fabric, usually used for gathering Sometimes called: gathering stitch.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE RUNNING STITCH

running bowline
running commentary
running costs
running fire
running hand
running head
running jump
running kick
running knot
running light
running mate
running order
running repairs
running rigging
running shoe
running tally
running time
running title
running total
running track

WORDS THAT END LIKE RUNNING STITCH

backstitch
blanket stitch
blanket-stitch
cable-stitch
chain stitch
chain-stitch
cross-stitch
garter stitch
hemstitch
knit stitch
lock stitch
lockstitch
moss stitch
on-off switch
satin stitch
slip stitch
slip-stitch
stitch
topstitch
unstitch
whipstitch

Synonyms and antonyms of running stitch in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «running stitch» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF RUNNING STITCH

Find out the translation of running stitch to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of running stitch from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «running stitch» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

运行十字绣
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

puntada corriente
570 millions of speakers

English

running stitch
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

चल सिलाई
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

تشغيل غرزة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Бегущая строчка
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

ponto corrido
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

চলমান সেলাই
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

point courant
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Menjalankan jahitan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Vorstich
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ランニングステッチ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

실행 스티치
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Nggawe jahitan
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

chạy khâu
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

இயங்கும் தையல்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

धावण्याची शिडी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Koşu dikiş
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

punto filza
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

prowadzenie ściegu
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

біжучий рядок
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

cusatura de funcționare
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

λειτουργία βελονιά
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

hardloop steek
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

rakstygn
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

kjører sting
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of running stitch

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «RUNNING STITCH»

The term «running stitch» is regularly used and occupies the 92.387 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «RUNNING STITCH» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about running stitch

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «RUNNING STITCH»

Discover the use of running stitch in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to running stitch and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Embroiderer's Handbook
Margie Bauer. Running Stitch Running stitch is quick and easy to work and is often used to form the foundation of other stitches such as whipped running stitch and Holbein stitch. When working on plain weave fabrics, make the stitch on the ...
Margie Bauer, 2005
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Embroidery Stitches
Mary Webb. Threaded Running Stitch Threaded running stitch is a composite line stitch used on plain- and even-weave fabrics. It makes a lacy line with loops along the lower edge and can be used alone or in multiple rows to fill a shape.
Mary Webb, 2006
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Couture Sewing Techniques
The stitches here are listed in order of frequency of their use. running Stitch. Running stitches are short, even stitches used mainly for staystitches, setting stays, securing the folds on a draped design, and seams that require little strength.
Claire B. Shaeffer, 2011
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The Quick and Easy Giant Dahlia Quilt on the Sewing Machine: ...
... "E" petal being eased to fit "D" petal of the "B-C-D" unit. Invisible. Applique. Stitch. The invisible applique stitch is a running stitch on the back of the base fabric, and a running stitch in the crease of the fold of the piece being appliqued ...
Susan Aylsworth Murwin, Suzzy Chalfant Payne, 1983
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Not Your Mama's Stitching: The Cool and Creative Way to ...
Variation. Sensation. Although the runningstitch ispretty boring on its own, it does serve as the foundation for some pretty kick-ass vari- ations, which could be implemented in cross stitch or embroidery. These include the whipped running stitch ...
Kate Shoup, 2007
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Embroidery to Embellish Everything
WHIPPED RUNNING STITCH creates a solid, raised, narrow, twisted line Stitch a base row of running stitches. Thread a tapestry needle with the "whipping" thread , and bring the needle up to the right side at the starting point of the base row of ...
Kristin Jankowicz, Sharon Jankowicz
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Stitch At Home: Over 20 Handmade Fabric and Embroidery Projects
RUNNING STITCH WHIPPED RUNNING STITCH Run the needle in and out ofthefabricfor a simple butversatile linestitch. Whip a second thread through a lineof running stitch for a decorative variation on this simple stitch. Right-handers Work ...
Mandy Shaw, 2012
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The New Anchor Book of Hardanger Embroidery Stitches
rnnn Running Stitch Running stitch is often used to separate areas of a design or to outline a motif. It creates a broken line that works well in geometrical designs or as flower stems (see the Pansy Motif on page 41). Bring the needle to the right  ...
‎2005
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Stitch, Craft, Create: Applique & Embroidery: 15 quick & ...
Hand sew small leaves and petals randomly onto the gold stems using a small running stitch. 2. Using one strand of magenta, embroider a tulip at the top of the centre stern — outline with running stitch and fill with satin stitch to fill. Finish off ...
Various, 2012
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Encyclopedia of Embroidery Stitches, Including Crewel
SINGLE LACED RUNNING STITCH DOUBLE LACED RUNNING STITCH. LACED RUNNING STITCH, DOUBLE LACED RUNNING STITCH A.16 Set row of running stitches in first, working stitches evenly and so that each stitch is three times ...
Marion Nichols, 2012

6 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «RUNNING STITCH»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term running stitch is used in the context of the following news items.
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British textile artist Harriet Riddell will exhibit her India-centric works …
Propping up her portable sewing machine in public spaces, the 24-year-old, who learnt the art from her grandmother, uses a machine running stitch to draw ... «The Indian Express, May 15»
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'Tiny Stitches' Gets Your Kids Crafting
The book teaches how to embroider several kinds of stitches, including the running stitch, the back stitch, the split stitch, the satin stitch, the chain stitch, the cross ... «GeekDad, Apr 15»
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One stitch at a time
They removed the thread from the cut pieces at the edge, and started sewing the old cut fabrics together using small running stitches. They placed stones on the ... «The Hindu, Sep 14»
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A stitch in time
The kantha is a tradition of embroidery where old saris and worn out pieces of cloth are layered and stitched together using largely running stitches to make ... «The Hindu, Nov 12»
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On the Mend: 4 Stitches to Repair Damaged Clothing
Simple Running Stitch – For sewing on patches or finishing hems, the running stitch is quick, easy, and effective. A running stitch is the most basic sewing stitch: ... «Crafting A Green World, Dec 11»
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Take a few stitches, learn to mend
The mender doesn't have to be highly skilled. The stitches the mender will need to know are the running stitch, back stitch, hem stitch and blind stitch. To learn ... «Bangor Daily News, Jul 11»

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