Back Stitch hand embroidery
Back Stitch hand Embroidery one of the first techniques to learn when you begin to embroider. It has a vital role in hand embroidery. As the name suggests, it’s made opposite to the general direction of sewing. This hand embroidery technique forms continuous lines and we mainly use it to outline shapes and add fine detail to an embroidered picture. Besides that, this technique is also great to embroider lettering.
This needlework stitch can be worked straight and curved. Stitches of different lengths will allow you to make even the most minor and most detailed curves.
Both in sewing and stabbing methods work well to make this embroidery stitch. It’s often used as a base for composite patterns.
Variations Of The Technique
You will find an extensive list of the variations of this technique in the article “Backstitch and its variations” on this Blog.
Video tutorial
If you are a visual learner, watch a video tutorial below or on the Practical Embroidery YouTube channel. In this video, you’ll find easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions that will have you creating the neat stitches like a pro in no time. Learn how to embroider back stitch!
Projects to start practicing
Love Tic Tac Toe Valentine’s day card – DIY hand embroidery on paper
