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AMANN ThreadLex: Textile terminology explained

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Languages
DE
Category English Term Synonyms Short definition (EN) DE
Embroidery Running stitch Straight embroidery stitch A sequence of single stitches used for outlines, details and travel paths in embroidery. Laufstich
Translations
DE Laufstich
FR Point avant
ES Puntada corrida
IT Punto filza
CN 平针
VN Mũi chạy
Not to be confused with Not the same as a lockstitch seam classification.