Chain stitch

Simple chain stitch when sewing by hand. The chain-like pattern created gave it this name

Creating the single thread chain stitch with a sewing machine

The chain stitch (also chain stitch) is used to sew (connect) pieces of fabric in textile processing and is also an important stitch of embroidery , e.g. B. in tambour embroidery. The needle pierces next to the puncture point and thus forms a loop . This is placed around the new puncture site. By repeating the work steps along an imaginary line, a loop chain is created. Industrial sewing machines can use chain stitches to create very elastic seams.

Web links

Commons : Embroidery stitches  - collection of images, videos and audio files

• Anne Wanner's Textiles in History: embroidery art, stitches, symposia, exhibitions