How to do a back stitch?

The back stitch is a strong, hand-sewing technique used to create neat, solid lines, often used for outlining, embroidery, and creating seams. Here's how to do it, according to the provided reference:

Back Stitch Tutorial

Here's a breakdown of how to execute the back stitch:

1. Start the Stitch: Bring the needle up through the fabric.
2. Make the First Stitch: Make a stitch forward.
3. Back Stitch: Bring the needle back down through the hole of your previous stitch. ([Part of a video titled How to Back Stitch - YouTube])
4. Continue: Move forward a stitch, coming in from the back. ([Part of a video titled How to Back Stitch - YouTube])
5. Repeat: Continue repeating steps 3 and 4 to create a solid line of stitching.

Essentially, you are creating a series of stitches where each new stitch goes back to meet the end of the previous one, hence the name "back stitch." This creates a sturdy, continuous line.