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Running stitch Running stitch is as simple as they come! If you’ve ever used a basting stitch to hold something in place when sewing - running stitch is similar to this, except the stitches are smaller and closer together. You can find the tutorial on page 21. Although running stitch is very simple, it is used all the time in hand repairing, primarily to hold two pieces of fabric together, but also in decorative ways to add interest and beauty to a repair.What it's used for:Attaching a patchAdding additional reinforcing stitches over a patched areaDecorative geometric patterns stitched over a...