Backstitching; what is it?
I’ve heard it mentioned in exalted company and I just nodded my head knowingly, the way you do, but what is it?
you might have better luck on the pipe forum.
Searching “Uilleann Pipe forum” for backstitch:
backstitch
backstitching
Backstitching…
…and more.
I’m so glad to be able to help you with this!
When you are sewing, the end of a seam will come undone if you do not anchor it firmly. To do that, it’s traditional to simply make a few stitches backwards–going back in the direction from whence you came. Hence, “backstitching.”
You can do the same thing when sewing by machine. You reverse it and stitch backwards a bit.
Miz Seamstress Lamb ![]()
silly me!
Please don’t be embarrassed, Denny! It’s nothing to be ashamed of! It’s just one of those cultural things, I suppose. I’ve been sewing since I got my first “Easy-Stitch Potholder Kit.” ![]()
I would have thought more Irish would know what it was, though.
Also, backstitch or backstitching is one type of outline stitch in embroidery.
I don’t know why the drawing shows spaces between the stitches. That is not how I was taught to do it.


That’s a nice illustration, Cynth! I particularly like that shade of green. Very restful against that lovely cream linen.
Isn’t it wonderful to be able to help out our friends in need?
I just assumed it was musical.
I was aware of the end o’ the seam thing and the embroidery one as well.
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It is! And it’s so relaxing to talk about sewing, or knitting, or, remember those scrubbies we were all going to make? I forgot about those.
Yes! The scrubbies! I was going to do that during my summer class break! Well, there are still a few weeks left!
A nice green one would go well in my kitchen! What did I do with that fabric store coupon?
I think we might be able to get Denny to join our little sewing circle, don’t you? Sounds like Ciotog might be a good candidate! Wonder where he’s been . . .
Musical?
Yes…hence…
silly me!
I get a back-stitch from time to time when I don’t warm up first. Man, this kinky stuff can sure get demanding! ![]()
djm
I get a back-stitch from time to time when I don’t warm up first. Man, this kinky stuff can sure get demanding!
djm
Oh! I see! It is musical! ![]()