running stitch

[/ˈrʌnɪŋ stɪtʃ/]
nounpl: running stitches
ponto corrido
1. The simplest and most basic hand-sewing stitch, created by passing the needle in and out of fabric in a straight line with evenly spaced stitches
She used a running stitch to hem the curtains quickly.
Ela usou um ponto corrido para pregar a bainha das cortinas rapidamente.
2. A continuous line of stitching used for seaming, quilting, or basic repairs in sewing and needlework
The running stitch is the foundation of most hand-sewing projects.
O ponto corrido é a base da maioria dos projetos de costura manual.
The running stitch is a fundamental technique taught in sewing classes across both Brazil and the USA. It represents the foundation of hand-sewing craftsmanship and is particularly important in traditional needlework, quilting, and textile arts. In Brazilian culture, this technique is often passed down through generations in families and is valued in both casual mending and fine needlework traditions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
simple stitchbasic stitchstraight stitch
Antonyms / Antônimos
backstitchcross stitchdecorative stitch

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
ponto corrido
Standard term used in most of Brazil for this basic sewing technique
Rio de Janeiro
ponto corrido
Common usage, same as general Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
ponto corrido
Standard term in São Paulo sewing communities
Portugal
ponto corrido
Portuguese equivalent, used identically in European Portuguese sewing terminology

Related Words

backstitchwhip stitchneedle and threadsewingquiltingseam

Related Idioms & Phrases

to run stitches through fabric
stitch by stitch
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