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A continuous line of stitches worked backwards.
Also known as: Back stitch embroidery, Outline stitch backstitch
Backstitch produces an unbroken line by bringing the needle up ahead of the last stitch and taking it back to meet it, and is used for outlines and lettering.
Produces a continuous line by working each stitch backwards to meet the previous one.
Contexts: History
Is the strongest of the hand line stitches, which is why it was used for seams before machines and is still used where a hand seam must hold.
Contexts: History
A row of short stitches meeting end to end to form one continuous unbroken line.
A fuller structured visual breakdown is not yet documented for this symbol.