Right Handed Reverse Stitch

Reverse Stitch is particularly useful when sewing long vertical sections such as the stem of a flower. The canvas should be turned 90° so that the top of the canvas is facing left. Doing this ensures that the needle continues to move horizontally. Unlike the normal stitch, the reverse stitch begins at the top of the stitch. When you turn the canvas back to resume your normal stitching, make sure that the tops of your reverse stitches are laying in the same direction as your other stitches.
Reverse Victorian Cross Stitch right handed instructions with diagrams

Left Handed Reverse Stitch

Reverse Stitch is particularly useful when sewing long vertical sections such as the stem of a flower. The canvas should be turned 90° so that you are stitching away from your work. Doing this ensures that the needle continues to move horizontally. Unlike the normal left handed stitch, the reverse stitch begins at the bottom of the stitch. When you turn the canvas back to resume your normal stitching, make sure that the tops of your reverse stitches are laying in the same direction as your other stitches.
Reverse Victorian Cross Stitch left hand instructions with diagrams