PERMANENT STITCHES

1. RUNNING STITCH :---This is the simplest form of hand stitch which is

used for permanent sewing hand made seams and

tucks , gathering , shirring , quilting , and mending can be

done with this stitch it is similar to even basting ,

but the stitches are smaller . The stitches should be

straight , fine and evenly spaced and about 1/6 " to

1/8 " in length . Pass the needle through the fabric

several times before pulling it through .