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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
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“Running stitch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/running%20stitch. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.
Kids Definition
running stitch
noun
: a small even stitch run in and out in cloth
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