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!
Hi,
This tutorial is brilliant. I knew how to do satin stitch (learned from my grandma a long time ago!) but I didn't know how to pad/raise it. Just a quick question. Do you know how Turkish embroiderers do their type of satin stitch. It looks like it is done in adjacent stripes (of the same colour) so they can then fill large areas, but it also could be a couching technique. Have you any idea? I want to learn to do it. It looks great.
Hello, I've been searching for embroidery stitches for the past few days, and for my good sake of luck I found this one which I now consider the BEST!. Your videos are very understandable, I you are very kind and thoughtful to have done this website in this way! Thank You!
I just love your site. It is wonderful. Relly encouraging. You are doing a lot of good work. - Meenakshi
I'm glad you like the site, Meenakshi! Welcome aboard!
MC
Thank you so very much for this video library of stiches!! I have dreamed of learning how to emroider for years. I got the yarn, the needles, the fabrics, but never seemed to quite understand the direstions in the books I bought. So I thank you from my heart for taking the time to help new beginners like me, with big dreams and little experience.
One thing that might be an idea for us newbies, is how to show the best way to secure the thread with a knot at the beginning and end.. that is something I struggle with, at least.
Have a beautiful day and thanks again!
Hi, Dark Horse - Thanks for your comment!
I have photo tutorials on beginning and ending your threads here:
Tips and Tricks for Hand Embroidery
Hope that helps!
MC
Hi, Mary.
The satin stitch video won't show up on my screen. Do you have any idea what to do? I really need this video as I am using it in my Junior Cert. Do you have any tips on how to fix it? Thanks!!
From, Jenny!!
Hi, Jenny -
The only thing I can suggest is visiting the Google Video Help Center, to look at what they say for solving playback issues.
Here's the link:
http://video.google.com/support/bin/topic.py?topic=11480
I tested the video - it plays, but it required some time for buffering. Since I have a fast internet connection, I'm assuming that Google must be having some problems.
Anyway, if you've had luck viewing the videos on here before, you might try hitting play a couple times, and making sure it's buffering. If you haven't been able to view the videos on your computer, then it's probably a playback issue that you can figure out from the Google Video Help Center.
Hi, Mary.
Thank you so very much for this video library of stiches!! It´s wonderful!!
I have your link in my blog.
Zire
Excellent tutorial! Thank you.
Hi,
Your site has been incredibly helpful! I'm doing a blanket for son to be and your site has been very helpful for the stiches I haven't done before. Thank You
You know, it's thanks to dedicated and creative people like you who post your knowledge on the web that makes the internet so valuable. Thank you so much for your time and dedication!
This video fabulous for what I needed to accomplish this evening. Well done in the edits to take the viewer from stage to stage. The commentary was incredibly well-done, as well. Thank you!
Thank you for taking the time to film this! I have always avoiding using satin stitch because I could never get it to look smooth and even. I recently decided to start a "stained-glass" looking piece and thought it would be a good exercise to learn (finally) how to do satin stitch well.
I'm bookmarking your movie onto my iPhone so I can refer to it when I'm stitching.
Thanks again,
Michelle
Thank you so much for your video. I'm relatively new to embroidery and wanted to make some satin stitched monogrammed hankies for a bridal shower. I thought it would be too hard but your video gives me confidence!!
thnx a lot for ths wondrful stitch...its really a beautiful stitch,lv ths!!
Hi, I enjoy your video and info a lot. I am a visual artist, but a very novice of embroidery. I wonder if the satin stitches can only cover small aera of the design. What kind of stitches can cover large area, but it will have the same padding effect? Please let me know. (I am using embroidery on plastic tarps for my projects.) Thank you.
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