Satin Stitch Video Tutorial
Of all the hand embroidery stitches that exist, I think the most beautiful, when done well, is the satin stitch. I love this stitch! It does take a little practice to get the hang of satin stitching, and it is true that it is not a very "forgiving" stitch.
But perhaps this adds somewhat to its beauty - because we not only admire it for the pleasure it gives us when we see beautifully worked satin stitch, but, when we know what goes into it, we can truly appreciate the "art" behind the embroidery.
Don't let this deter you if you are a beginner! In concept, satin stitch is very easy. It just takes a little practice to get the edges right and to gauge the distance between your stitches.
If you aren't familiar with what satin stitch looks like, you'll find some close-ups of a piece that is worked entirely in satin stitch and stem stitch here.
The following video tutorial is for the padded satin stitch, to be precise. However, the same concepts work with non-padded satin stitching. The tutorial is rather long (almost 8 minutes). I filmed it in stages, from outlining, to padding, to satin stitching. I hope you find it helpful!
For more video tutorials, please visit the Video Library of Stitches Index.
But perhaps this adds somewhat to its beauty - because we not only admire it for the pleasure it gives us when we see beautifully worked satin stitch, but, when we know what goes into it, we can truly appreciate the "art" behind the embroidery.
Don't let this deter you if you are a beginner! In concept, satin stitch is very easy. It just takes a little practice to get the edges right and to gauge the distance between your stitches.
If you aren't familiar with what satin stitch looks like, you'll find some close-ups of a piece that is worked entirely in satin stitch and stem stitch here.
The following video tutorial is for the padded satin stitch, to be precise. However, the same concepts work with non-padded satin stitching. The tutorial is rather long (almost 8 minutes). I filmed it in stages, from outlining, to padding, to satin stitching. I hope you find it helpful!
For more video tutorials, please visit the Video Library of Stitches Index.
Labels: beginner embroidery, Hand embroidery stitches, video tutorials
Posted By: Mary Corbet on Sunday, November 26, 2006
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its excellent, very helpfull for people who really have interest in this work, thanx alot
its excellent, very helpfull for people who really have interest in this work, thanx alot
What a wonderful way to help others learn to do embroidery stitches. Well done!
Hi Glenn I am much happier to see your video tutorial.
Amudha
I'm glad you like it, Amudha!
Mary
What type of needle would you recommend for satin stitch? Please advise. Thanks a lot!!!!
Hi - You should use a crewel needle or "embroidery" needle (which is a generic name for a crewel needle). Basically, it's a sharp with a longer eye. The size needle you use depends on the thread you're using. If you're using a very fine thread (like one strand of DMC) a size 9 or 10 crewel works great.
your video was a great help to me in learning how to do a padded satin stitch, thank you!
Thank you for posting this video! I've just become interested in embroidering in order to recreate the look of a period shawl. You've provided many helpful insights.
Great! I'm glad it was useful! Good luck with your project!
pls teach me outline, bullion, satin, scallops, lock herring close herring, and threaded stitch pls help me this my project!!!!!!!!!!!i m 15 year old girld pls ill visit this site everyday if i can see the video tutorial of my request`s stitches!thank you!i dont have money to pay....
Hi, Jem - several of the stitches you mention are online - you can check the list here:
Index of Video Stitch Tutorials
I've been filming some lately, so I'll be posting new tutorials soon!
Good luck with your project!
Hi
I like the satin stitch. I was looking at the Brazilian leaf stitch which looks a little different. Some of it looks like it is raised. Can you explain.
Nora
Greetings! I just love your site! I've just picked up needle and floss again for the first time since I was a young girl and am thoroughly enjoying myself. I spend part of every day lately, pouring over the information you've compiled and shared here. Thank you so much for all your efforts! After watching your video lessons I've been trying to figure out what thread it is you're using that is nondivisable. What I hear you saying in this clip is "cotton ebroder". Am I hearing and spelling that wrong? I've been trying to do internet searches to find a source for this nondivisable embroidery thread but am having no luck at all! Thanks very much for your time! J.Mosley
Hi, J. Mosley -
Glad you're picking up your needle 'n thread again!
It's "coton a broder" - you can find it through Lacis (and other fine needlework shops online - but I order mine from Lacis)
www.lacis.com
Mary,
Great work on the vids! It gives me much more variety than before when stitching and it can't be more enjoyable. A few table runners which I'm working on right now call for 'shadow stitch', which I've not done before and internet searches proved futile. Is there any chance that you might include 'shadow stitch' as your new addition in your tutorials? I'd be most delighted if you can teach me this stitch.
Hi, Josephine -
Glad you like the videos!
I believe shadow stitch is simply a closed herringbone stitch worked on the back side of the fabric, so that, on the front, you have two edges of what looks like backstitch, with the shadow of the herringbone stitch between the two edges just visible.
You may want to try that to see if that's what they're talking about!
Hope that helps!
Mary
Newbie here! I didn't even know what a satin stitch was until I watched your video. Your video has really helped me out! I am very excited to start some new projects now. THANKS!!
I've been doing hand embroidery for years. I've even won an award or two for my work. But until today, I did not know how to really do satin stitch properly. In fact, I avoided it because I couldn't ever get it to look right. Now, finally, I know why! Goes to show, you're never to old to learn. Thank you so much for these wonderful videos... please, don't disappear, ever! I've so much more to learn!
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