Running stitches are used in hand - sewing .
Running stitches are tailoring to sew basic seams , in hand patchwork to assemble pieces , and in quilting to hold the fabric layers and batting or wadding in place .
Running stitches are used in hand - sewing and tailoring to sew basic seams , in hand patchwork to assemble pieces , and in quilting to hold the fabric layers and batting or wadding in place .