A variety of the stem or split stitch, wherein individual stitches are made in the opposite direction of the embroidery. They are typically used to create outlines of embroidery designs.
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ChicagoImpart Encyclopedia of Art. "Back Stitch." Last updated February 17, 2026. https://imp-art.org/definitions/back-stitch/.
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MLA"Back Stitch." Impart Encyclopedia of Art, Feb. 17, 2026, https://imp-art.org/definitions/back-stitch/.
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HarvardImpart Encyclopedia of Art (2026) Back Stitch. Available at: https://imp-art.org/definitions/back-stitch/ (Accessed: 3 March 2026).
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