Detached Twisted Fly Stitch with Chain Stitch Fastening

Schematic drawing of a detached twisted fly stitch with chain stitch fastening. Schematic drawing of a detached twisted fly stitch with chain stitch fastening. Drawing by Martin Hense.

The detached twisted fly stitch with chain stitch fastening is a composite stitch, which is made up of a row of detached twisted fly stitches fastened down with a chain stitch. This type of stitch is used for free-style embroidery and is associated with Saudi Arabian and Yemeni embroidery.

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