Running Stitch
What it is
Running stitch produces a series of small stitches following a line or curve.
How to Create
Running stitch is created by a path with a stroke color.
The stitch direction can be influenced by the path direction. If you want to swap the starting and ending point of your running stitch run Path > Reverse
.
If an object consists of multiple paths, they will be stitched in order with a jump between each.
Params
Open Extensions > Ink/Stitch > Params
to change parameters to your needs.
Settings | Description |
---|---|
Running stitch along paths | Must be enabled for these settings to take effect. |
Method | Choose Running stitch / Bean stitch for the running stitch type |
Repeats | ◦ Defines how many times to run down and back along the path ◦ Default: 1 (traveling once from the start to the end of the path) ◦ Odd number: stitches will end at the end of the path ◦ Even number: stitching will return to the start of the path |
Bean stitch number of repeats | ◦ Enable Bean Stitch Mode ◦ Backtrack each stitch this many times. ◦ A value of 1 would triple each stitch (forward, back, forward). ◦ A value of 2 would quintuple each stitch, etc. |
Running stitch length | Length of stitches |
Running stitch tolerance | All stitches must be within this distance from a path. A lower tolerance means stitches will be closer together. A higher tolerance means sharp corner may be rounded. |
Allow lock stitches | Enables lock stitches in only desired positions |
Force lock stitches | Sew lock stitches after sewing this element, even if the distance to the next object is smaller than defined in the collapse length value value in the Ink/Stitch preferences. |
Tack stitch | Chose your favorite style |
Lock stitch | Chose your favorite style |
Trim After | Trim the thread after sewing this object. |
Stop After | Stop the machine after sewing this object. Before stopping it will jump to the stop position (frame out) if defined. |
Routing
For a better stitch routing try the extension Autoroute Running Stitch
in the stroke tools.
Patterned Running Stitch
Read the tutorial how to easily create a patterned running stitch.
Sample Files Including Running Stitch
Applique example file
Using Tiling LPE, clipping path and autorouting to achieve Pattern Fill
Free Standing Lace - Butterfly
Free Standing Lace - Butterfly
Fringe example file
Ink/Stitch Logo & Branding Guide
Ink/Stitch logo as SVG file, digitized version and branding guide.
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Auto-route running stitch Unicorn
Auto route running stitches
Monogram Frame Example
How to create a patterned running stitch with Inkscapes live path effects