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Stepped Running Stitch In Hand Embroidery (Step By Step & Video)

February 12, 2019 By fasembroidery Leave a Comment

Stepped Running Stitch is another variation of the running stitch. This stitch makes very beautiful patterns. It can be used as a filling for any pattern. 

stepped parallel running stitch

Stepped Running Stitch will be easy to work if you already know the parallel running stitch.

What you will need?

  • Any fabric.
  • Embroidery hoop, 15cm (6″) (Bigger if you are working on a larger design)
  • Tapestry needle
  • Embroidery thread (You can buy the DMC floss of 36 shades from Amazon)

How many strands of floss do you need for making the stepped running stitch?

You can use all 6 strands of the floss. But if you are working on a finer design, then start with 2 strands of floss and increase the number of strands according to your design.

Step by Step Pictorial Process of making the stepped parallel stitch

starting stepped running stitch

1. First, make running stitches parallel to each other. Note that the stitches on both the lines will be diagonal to each other.Then bring the contrasting thread up at the corner of the stitch. Push the needle through the two parallel stitches.

needle with yellow thread in running stitch

2. Bring it down as shown below.

working stepped running stitch

3. Work in a similar fashion through the design.

finishing stepped running stitch

4. End the pattern and take down the needle and secure the thread with a knot.

What is the stepped running stitch used for?

  • You can make beautiful borders with this stitch.
  • It can also be used for filling patterns

More stitches:

  • Wheatear Stitch
  • Herringbone Stitch
  • Fern Stitch
  • Cast On Stitch
  • Basque Stitch
  • Long and Short Stitch
  • Trellis Stitch
  • Blanket stitch
  • satin stitch
  • back stitch
  • stem stitch

Check out the video tutorial below

So until next time,

Keep Stitching,

Fareeha

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stepped parallel running stitch with step by step pictures

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