In this image, the difference between half stitches and tent stitches is clearly apparent. The row of half stitches (top) produces a row of upright bars on the back when stitched. The row of tent stitches (bottom) produces a row of slanted bars on the back.
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Compare Tent Stitch and Half Stitch - The Back of the Stitches
Back of Tent and Half Stitches
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