Open backstitch
An open backstitch is a variation of the backstitch. This stitch is also called Half backstitch. Visually, the open backstitch and the running stitch look the same from the front side of the embroidery. Still, you will see the difference on the backside of the fabric.
Applications of Open backstitch
This simple embroidery stitch is an excellent stitch for sewing. It offers a look of a running stitch but the strength of the backstitch. It is easy to embroider straight lines and curves with this stitch. You can use this stitch for outlines, lettering or borders too.
Video tutorial
Watch the video tutorial below and learn how to embroider the Open backstitch.
More variations of the backstitch:
What’s next?
Looking for some other stitch? Head to the Stitches and Techniques part of this blog and choose the stitch you want to learn!
N.B. Some of the links may take you to the EasyToMake designs blog. This is my older hand embroidery blog. While I’m dedicating all of my energy to the Practical Embroidery blog, the previous version still has a lot of great content!
