The
basic stitch is worked from right to left keeping distance between stitch beginnings
equal and consistent. Backstitch is usually used to outline items in a piece of
needlework, although it can be recommended for things like stems of flowers, etc.
It's called backstitch because one literally makes small, straight stitches backwards
from what one would normally do.
A stitch made by setting the needle back of the end of the
last stitch, and bringing it out in front of the end. Backstitch is a continuous
chain of overlapping stitches that outlines an embroidered design. The backstitch
appears frequently in black work embroidery, a centuries-old form of elegant needlework
featuring geometric designs made with black silk thread on white or ivory linen.
Backstitching should be done after design is completed.
The
basic stitch is worked from right to left keeping distance between stitch beginnings
equal and consistent. Backstitch is usually used to outline items in a piece of
needlework, although it can be recommended for things like stems of flowers, etc.
It's called backstitch because one literally makes small, straight stitches backwards
from what one would normally do.