Origin

The running stitch or straight stitch is the basic stitch in hand-sewing and embroidery, on which all other forms of sewing are based. The stitch is created by inserting the needle in and out of the fabric. Running stitches may be of varying length, but typically more thread is visible on the top of the sewing than on the underside. So, a running stitch runs through the fabric. The running stitch is mainly used in making Rillis and men and women’s informal wear including kurtas (local shirts), trousers and scarves.