Follow Us

  • Facebook
  • Pinterest
  • Instagram

Embroidery For Beginners

Learn How to Embroider

  • Home
  • Contact
  • Basic Stitches
    • Back Stitches
    • Blanket Stiches
    • Chain Stitches
    • Chevron Stitches
    • Feather Stitches
    • Fishbone Stitches
    • Fly Stitches
    • Herringbone Stitches
    • Knots
    • Running Stitches
    • Satin Stitches
    • Stem Stitches
    • Straight Stitches
    • Weaving Stitches
  • Embroidery Designs
  • About

Satin Stitch, How to work a satin stitch (Step by Step)

January 27, 2019 By fasembroidery Leave a Comment

Satin Stitch is a basic hand embroidery stitch that can be used to fill any small design. It is a series of a straight stitch that is closely stitched together. 

satin stitch

For me, the satin stitch is “the” stitch without which embroidery cannot be complete. It creates a beautiful effect on the design. Soft, flat, smooth finish is just one of the beauties that is acquired only with this stitch.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED?

  • Any fabric.
  • Embroidery hoop, 15cm (6″) (Bigger if you are working on a larger design)
  • Tapestry needle
  • Embroidery thread

HOW MANY STRANDS OF FLOSS SHOULD I USE FOR MAKING THE SATIN STITCH?

The lesser strands you use, the smoother finish you will get with the design. I prefer using 2 strands of floss for making the satin stitch. At times, I use just one if the design calls for a smoother finish or 3 strands as per necessity.

Step by Step Pictorial Process of making the Satin Stitch

starting satin stitch

1. Start with inserting the needle at point A. Bring the thread up.

inserting needle on point B

2. Insert the needle at the desired distance at point B.

pushing through the needle on the fabric

3. Again, pierce it just next to the point A. The stitch should be closely stitched together without gap.

pink thread on white fabric

4. Again bring up the thread at point C and take it down at point D. Arrow (1) depicts the stitch that lays over the fabric and arrow (2) depicts the thread that goes under the fabric.

finishing satin stitch

5. Continue to work in similar fashion till the end of design.

You can see below how I have incorporated the satin stitch into a pattern. You can find how I made the outline in the tutorial that I shared yesterday split back stitch.

working satin stitch on a pattern

Tips for working the satin stitch

  • Generally, this stitch is used as a filling to a pattern. So you will have to make the boundary for the outer design rather than the filling.
  • It takes little patience to get a good finish with this stitch. But with practice, you can easily master this satin stitch.
  • Using silk thread will give a very beautiful finish to it.

What is this stitch used for?

  • It is used a filling for flowers apart from the french knots.
  • Entire designs can also be made with the satin stitch. It has a very smooth and beautiful finish to it.

Check out the video tutorial below

So until next time,

Keep Stitching,

Fareeha

Pin this image for later reference:

how to work a satin stitch step by step pictures

Related

Tweet
Pin2K
Share1
2K Shares

Filed Under: Basic Stitches, Satin Stitches Tagged With: basic stitches, satin stitches

« Split Back Stitch, How to work a split back stitch (Step By Step)
Blanket Stitch, How to Work a Blanket Stitch (Step By Step) »

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Join Our Facebook Group

Categories

  • Back Stitches (7)
  • Basic Stitches (118)
  • Blanket Stiches (13)
  • Chain Stitches (24)
  • Chevron Stitches (4)
  • Couching (1)
  • Cretan Stitches (3)
  • Cross Stitches (2)
  • DIY (8)
  • Embroidery Designs (14)
  • Feather Stitches (9)
  • Fishbone Stitches (5)
  • Fly Stitches (4)
  • Herringbone Stitches (4)
  • Jewelry Making (5)
  • Knots (23)
  • Palestrina Stitches (2)
  • Ribbon Flowers (2)
  • Running Stitches (9)
  • Satin Stitches (10)
  • Stem Stitches (7)
  • Straight Stitches (12)
  • Weaving Stitches (8)

Like Us

Follow Us

Follow Us

About FAREEHA

I am the developer, writer, and photographer behind this blog, “Embroidery For Beginners”.

You can learn more about me here.

© 2019 Embroidery For Beginners. All Rights Reserved. Pricacy Policy, Disclosure & Disclaimer Site Map