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Split Stitch in Hand Embroidery tutorial (Step By Step & Video)

February 26, 2019 By fasembroidery Leave a Comment

Split Stitch is a very popular stitch especially useful for outlining a pattern. It was made with silk threads on expensive fabrics. This is strikingly similar to the split back stitch and yet is so different to it.

completed split stitch

You will notice the difference as you learn how to do both the stitches. The split back stitch is worked from above the fabric, whereas this split stitch is split from beneath the fabric.

What you will need?

  • Any fabric.
  • Embroidery hoop, 15cm (6″) (Bigger if you are working on a larger design) ( You can purchase a set of 6 hoops from Amazon for your basic needs.)
  • Tapestry needle
  • Embroidery thread (You can buy this pack of 36 shades of the DMC embroidery floss.)

How many strands of floss do you need for making the split stitch?

I prefer using the Perle cotton for this stitch. I take double strand for this as it is easier to split the thread from it. But you can use any embroidery floss in even number and split accordingly.

Step by Step Pictorial Process of making the split stitch

starting the split stitch

1. Bring the thread up at point A and insert from point B to point C like a stem stitch.

wokring on split stitch

2. Split the thread strands and bring the thread up in between them.

splitting the thread

3. Keep working in a similar fashion until the end of the design.

continuing on the split stitch

4. Take the needle down and secure the thread with a knot.

Tips for working the split stitch

  • Always take even number of strands for this stitch as it will help in splitting the stitch easily.
  • The stitch pattern will depend on the length of the stitch.

What is this stitch used for?

  • This stitch is generally used for outlining the embroidery pattern.

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More stitches:

  • Maidenhair stitch
  • Wheatear Stitch
  • Fern Stitch
  • Cast On Stitch
  • Basque Stitch
  • Long and Short Stitch
  • Trellis Stitch
  • Blanket stitch
  • satin stitch
  • back stitch

Check out the video tutorial below

So until next time,

Keep Stitching,

Fareeha

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split stitch

 

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