running stitch

noun

: a small even stitch run in and out in cloth

Examples of running stitch in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Measure one yard of thread before cutting it off and sew a basic running stitch down the center of the streamer. Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, 25 Aug. 2023 The easiest way to sew on the patch is with a simple running stitch, weaving in and out of the material in a straight line. Ebony Roberts, Outside Online, 1 Nov. 2021 Sew a hand-running stitch along the edge of one of the long sides. Amy Mitchell, Country Living, 30 Aug. 2022 This repair uses a visible mending technique with a simple running stitch. Ebony Roberts, Outside Online, 1 Nov. 2021 Cut away the excess fabric following around the hoop about one inch from the running stitch. Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2021 Stitch a long running stitch around the outer portion of the hoop about one inch away, leaving long tails of thread at the beginning and end. Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2021 Cut two pieces of the felt using the paper guide, then sew the felt pieces together with a running stitch, leaving the bottom of the fin open. Jessy Ellenberger, Woman's Day, 9 Sep. 2019

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Word History

First Known Use

1802, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of running stitch was in 1802

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“Running stitch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/running%20stitch. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

running stitch

noun
: a small even stitch run in and out in cloth
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