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How to Embroider: Satin Stitch - Video and Step by Step Tutorial


How to Embroider the Satin Stitch

Satin Stitch

The satin stitch creates a filled in space that is a dense solid fill of color. Use this DIY video and step-by-step tutorial to learn how to embroider the satin stitch.


What you'll need to create the satin stitch:


Satin Stitch Video




Satin Stitch Step-by-Step Tutorial


1. The satin stitch creates a solid fill of smooth color with all the stitches being made in the same direction. Start by bring the needle up from the back of the fabric to the front at the bottom of the section. Create a straight stitch across to the other side of the section.


Satin stitch step 1

2. Continue adding satin stitches by bringing the needle up next to where the first stitch was started and then going across to the other side.



Tip: Satin stitches should be close together, almost like they’re hugging one another and fill the section in the same direction. It’s okay if they overlap.


Satin stitch

 

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