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The double laced running stitch, step by step
We guide you here, step by step, to embroider the double laced running stitch.
This variation combines two rows of running stitches linked by an alternating lacing that creates a decorative undulating line.
1 – Working two rows of running stitches
Work a first regular row of running stitches following the line. Work a second row facing it, keeping a consistent spacing between the two rows.
2 – Working the lacing
With a second thread, bring up the needle at A. Turn the needle around and slide the eye under a stitch on the upper row without piercing the fabric, so as not to damage the threads. Then pass under the corresponding stitch on the lower row in the same way. Continue alternating from one row to the other to link the two rows.
3 – Finishing the motif
Continue the lacing along the full length keeping a consistent tension. Pass to the wrong side and secure under the stitches already worked.
FOR RIGHT-HANDED EMBROIDERERS: Work naturally from right to left, alternating the passes under each stitch.
FOR LEFT-HANDED EMBROIDERERS: Work naturally from left to right, keeping the same alternation of passes.
Tips for a perfect double laced running stitch
Running stitch regularity: Both rows must be regular to achieve a harmonious, well-balanced lacing.
Row spacing: Keep a consistent distance between the two rows to structure the motif and achieve regular undulations.
Lacing alternation: Pass the thread successively under the stitches of both rows without ever piercing the fabric to preserve the suppleness of the relief.
Needle use: Always use the eye of the needle to slide under the stitches — never the tip — to protect the base threads throughout the lacing.
Thread tension: Pull the thread gently to preserve the suppleness of the relief and avoid distorting the running stitches.
Result
On the front: A regular undulating line linking two parallel rows with a supple decorative effect.
On the back: Two regular rows of running stitches, with no trace of the lacing.
EXPLORE FURTHER
The double laced running stitch, an essential stitch for learning hand embroidery
The double laced running stitch creates wider, more structured decorative lines than the simple version, thanks to its two rows linked by a lacing.
It is used in traditional embroidery to enrich an outline, highlight a motif, or create supple borders.
It appears in borders, friezes, and decorative lines that call for greater visual presence.
The double laced running stitch: a variation of the laced running stitch.
It is built from two rows of running stitches linked by an alternating lacing worked without piercing the fabric.
This construction creates a wider undulating line and a light relief with balanced proportions.
It is used in hand embroidery to create supple, regular decorative borders.
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Why learn the double laced running stitch?
• learn to work on two parallel rows keeping them aligned and balanced
• understand the principle of decorative lacing on a double running stitch base
• develop regularity of movement on a wider construction
• master thread tension for a consistent undulating effect along the full length
Learn the double laced running stitch with Un Chat dans l’Aiguille
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