Structural Category

Flat

Specific Usage

Surface

Other Names

1.

2.

Bring the needle up at A. Hold the working thread above the needle and go in at B and up at C. Pick up only a small amount of fabric.

Hold the working thread above the needle. Go in at D and come out at E. CD is the same length as AB. DE is the same length as BC.

3.

Repeat Step 1 for the desired length of the line.

Diagram source: Janet Adams, reprinted by permission.