![]() ![]() ![]() When I embroidered this monogrammed needle book, the design was originally intended to be a counted cross stitch design. If your fabric has a more open weave, consider backing it with a high count cotton muslin, to give your satin stitches something to hold onto. Fabrics with spaces between the warp and weft threads make it more difficult to achieve a smooth, straight edge with satin stitch. If your embroidery project is going to include satin stitch, choose a ground fabric that has a high count and a firm, full weave. Here are some articles that will help you understand these threads and concepts:Ĭotton Floche vs Coton a Broder Satin Stitch Tip #2: The Fabric Makes a Difference Threads like perle cotton are also non-divisible, but they have a tighter twist, which makes for a bumpier looking surface when using them for satin stitch. They come off the skein in a single thread (they aren’t meant to be split), they have a soft, low twist that gives them a good “spread”, and they have a nice sheen. Both of these threads work up into a beautiful satin stitch. Some threads are, by their very structure, non-divisible, like floche or coton a broder. This includes cotton floss (like DMC), stranded silk (like Soie d’Alger, Soie de Paris, Silk Mill silk, Madeira silk, Caron Waterlilies, and so forth) Using a non-divisible thread with a softer twist for the top-most layer of satin stitch will give you the best results when you want to achieve a smooth surface.įor example, using a single strand of embroidery floss works better than using two strands in the needle at once. Some threads work better than others for achieving a smooth satin stitch. Satin Stitch Tip #1: The Thread Makes a Difference If you’ve experienced difficulties with satin stitch, these ten tips will help you produce a sensational satin stitch! Satin stitch is one of those stitches that either looks absolutely terrific….or not very terrific at all.īut when satin stitch looks bumpy and clumpy and wobbly ….wellllll. Or my stitches aren’t as silky smooth as they should be. There have been times when I’ve been satin stitching along, all perfectly happy, when suddenly, I notice my direction has shifted. Style.īut on the other hand, there’s one thing I don’t like about it: sometimes, it’s a hard stitch to get right! I love it – I consider it the Queen of Embroidery Stitches. ![]() If I had to pick an embroidery stitch that I have mixed feelings about, it’s the satin stitch. ![]()
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