running stitch
noun
a sewing stitch made by passing the needle in and out repeatedly with short, even stitches.
Origin of running stitch
First recorded in 1840–50
Words nearby running stitch
running repairs,
running rhythm,
running rigging,
running room,
running start,
running stitch,
running story,
running text,
running time,
running title,
runny
Example sentences from the Web for running stitch
The bias strip should be basted on and sewn with a running-stitch.
Ontario Teachers' Manuals: Household Science in Rural Schools |Ministry of Education OntarioThe edge of the strap should be pinned, basted, and sewed to the right side of the bib with a running-stitch.
Ontario Teachers' Manuals: Household Science in Rural Schools |Ministry of Education OntarioThey should then put in the running-stitch and finish with the binding.
Ontario Teachers' Manuals: Household Science in Rural Schools |Ministry of Education Ontario
British Dictionary definitions for running stitch
running stitch
noun
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