Hand sewing question

Hello,



Just curious about what the main stitch was that people used before the sewing machine was invented. Was it a running stitch like people use when they hand piece a quilt? Or was it a back stitch? Mainly I am curious to know what the main stitch was for the main seam construction in a garment.



Please help

Thanks



I didn't find the right solution from the Internet



References:

forums.threadsmagazine.com/gatherings/general-sewing

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