This section is from the "Embroidery Stitches" book, by M. E. Wilkinson. Amazon: Embroidery Stitches.
Running Stitch. Running consists of straight stitches taken along the material without any turning back.

150. SAILOR STITCH. An ornamental stitch forming a small triangle with a staff. It is useful for borders, as in (a), (b), (c).
(a)

(b)

(c)

 
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