Whipped Running Stitch is also known as
Punto de bastilla de cordón [ES], Point avant surjeté [FR], umwickelter Vorstich
[DE], Punto filza doppio [IT], Ponto adiante apanhado [PT].
How to do the Whipped Running Stitch
Whipped Running Stitch is a variation that gives a twisted effect. The closer the foundation of the Running Stitch, the more enhanced would the twisted effect be! Use it for fillings too.
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| Fig 1: Lay the foundation by doing a Running Stitch. Bring out through near the first stitch. Now, pass the needle under each stitch from the top. |
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| Fig 2: Continue this pattern to finish the design as shown. | |
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Hello,
Absolutely beautiful stitching! I am brand new to sewing and am doing a handsewn quilt for my daughter. I need the stitch to look great on both sides and very sturdy. I tried the backstitch but even being extremely careful it didn’t provide as smooth of a look on the backside I was hoping for. A running stitch isn’t as sturdy as I was desiring. I looked up and found the twisted running stitch. Is it sturdier or what would you suggest for a strong stitch that’s nice on both sides? Thank You!!
Hi Tracy,
Sorry that I could not respond earlier. I am not sure of the ‘twisted running’ stitch. Did you mean whipped running stitch or maybe twisted chain stitch?
Either way, I can suggest you to try the Chain stitch. I am not all that sure if it will do the work for you, but it certainly is a sturdy stitch with the back coming out in back stitch.
Let me know how it turns out!
Hi Sarah,
I have just started learning to embroider from your site. I have a question: Most of the stitches which have a nice twisted/wavy effect – I am able to do this only when I leave the thread a little loose. I am wondering if I do that during wash/regular wear and tear wouldn’t the thread start moving away from it’s place? Sorry but I started only today and am glued to your pages 🙂
Dear Swapna,
Your question is very well valid.
I can only tell you that it all depends on what kind of cloth you stitch on and how often do you wash it. Plus, it also depends on how loose you leave the threads. I would suggest not to leave the thread too loose if it is a fabric you wash often. Again, some practice and experience will help you understand how to use the stitches judiciously. Though this does not answer you clear cut, I hope it gives you an idea.
So it does exist! Granted I kept calling it a running whip stitch and a double running whip stitch if you go back and whip the other direction. For added detail thread a bead in between each running stitch and thread it again when you go back to do the second whip stitch in the other direction and it looks a bit like chromosomes between each running stitch. Happy stitchings!
Que bordados mais lindos!
Parabéns por compartilhar seus conhecimentos.
Grata
April 27, 2013
Sandy, Your site is a mine of information, Very clear instructions. Thank you. Thank you.
I am having fun trying various stitches.
Yvette
Amazing tutorial!! I’ve been searching for this exact thing. Thank you so much for taking the time to make it.
Dear Sarah,
I love your site. The photos are so clear and easy to follow. I have a question that you might be able to help me with. I am piecing a quilt for a graduation gift and would like to hand embroider the recipients name and the date on the back of the quilt, I want the letters to be less than an inch each. What stitch would you recommend that I use?
Thanks,
Nancy
Dear Nancy,
Sorry for being late to respond. We were busy with our newly born daughter and other related chores. If it still would help you, I would like to suggest that you use some simple stitch like the back stitch to embroidery the recipient’s name. You can also try satin stitch or a variation of the chain stitch, again depending on how long the name is and how prominent you want it to be. 🙂