How to make a

Straight stitch

Straight stitch

The straight stitch is such a simple stitch that you would wonder why I bothered to even write about it, but it is used so much that it deserves a place on my list of stitches.

I would even go so far as to state that it is the most used stitch in any form of sewing and therefore needs to be acknowledged.

Next time you run into the name ‘straight stitch’ you will know this is it.  It can be long or short, pulled tight or sit loosely but straight it will always stay!

Watch my short video to see a how a straight stitch is made.

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Have a look at how straight stitches were used to create this dandelion head.

Dandelion Embroidery Pattern 3

Patterns that make use of straight stitches