The split stitch is another easy hand embroidery stitch, perfect for beginners and used often by advanced embroiderers. Here’s a tutorial that will teach you two methods of using the split stitch.
The first method covered in the video is the “sewing method” of embroidery, where your hands work on the front of the fabric and do not pass to the back. The second method is the “stab” method, where your working hand passes from the front to the back of the fabric to move the needle.
Each method is correct, depending on how you like to embroider. Personally, I think the “stab” method produces a consistently better-looking stitch, but there isn’t that much difference between the two. Once you get the hang of the stitch, it’s a very quick stitch to work.
Applications: it’s great for outlining, lines, and curves, as well as for filling, when worked in rows right next to each other.
Please excuse the shaky video! It can be somewhat difficult to embroider while hugging a camera! New tripod coming soon!
Here’s the video:
For more tutorials on hand embroidery stitches, visit the Video Library of Stitches.
Hi,
This is very useful and whatever I expected as a beginner,it is there.Thanq so much.
Deepa
Hi,
This stich is very useful.before i dont know about this stich. After this i got an idea, i did this stich in combi of two colour it is good.
Mar, thanks so much for the video. Also for the tip that you were using 6 threads in your demo. It's taken this blockhead time to realize that varying thicknesses of thread render varying finished products. DUH? Thanks again….Judy in Pittsburgh
Hi,
I have a quilt that my grandmother made and it needs the batting. I have decided to try this myself. I wanted to embroider her name on the back to give to my granddaughter. My question is, what is the best stitch to use that will will do the round part of letters? I have never embroidered before. Your video library is very helpful. Thanks so much.
Hi, Sandy – You might want to take a look at my lessons on hand embroidered lettering. This might help you pick out the right stitch for your project. Here’s the link to the lesson index: http://www.needlenthread.com/2009/10/hand-embroidery-lettering-and-text.html . Hope that helps! ~MC