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Satin Stitch

September 22, 2015
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Satin Stich MamaShire

When I work on an embroidery I typically stay away from stitching the satin stitch. If a pattern calls for a satin stitch, I will just change the stitch and go on my merry way. Now, I think it’s a very lovely stitch, but it requires some concentration and I might just have a few struggles in that area. However, we do have a hand embroidery business and I have a daughter who thinks that the satin stitch is the best stitch ever. So I am trying to come to terms with it and master it once and for all.

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Our new embroidery pattern, “Fruit of the Spirit”, will be featuring this stitch in several places, and I will be getting my practice in as I complete the sample. It seems that stitching a single thread of floss along the border and then doing the satin stitch over that helps keep my stitches more uniform.

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I think it’s growing on me. I’m actually starting to think of how we can incorporate it into some of our other new designs for Clementine Patterns.

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Have you ever done hand embroidery? What type of stitches are your favorite?

Filed Under: handmade Tagged With: Clementine Patterns, embroidery

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  1. Christa

    September 22, 2015 at 9:35 pm

    The satin stitch looks beautiful. It adds an extra special touch.

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    • Mama

      September 23, 2015 at 7:42 am

      Thanks, Christa! It really is a beautiful stitch. I am trying to slow done and enjoy it. 🙂

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  2. Theresa

    September 23, 2015 at 8:09 am

    I love you beautiful embroidery!! It inspires me to take up embroidery again. It’s been decades since I last embroidered anything. I would like to teach my two youngest daughters this fine art. Do you have any suggestions for beginner projects? A few years ago I did teach all my girls basic embroidery stitches, but that’s as far as I went. Thank you!!

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    • Mama

      September 23, 2015 at 9:26 am

      Thank you, Theresa! I am glad it inspired you! 🙂
      We currently offer 2 beginner kits at Clementine Patterns that would be perfect for you. They are “Sing to the Lord” and “My Redeemer”.

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  3. Sharon

    September 23, 2015 at 5:24 pm

    Well done! I too dislike the satin stitch. I usually do the outline as you show and then a few more lines inside the outline to “pad” the stitch. To have a nice smooth satin look, I will separate the strands and thread them through the needle so that when I make the stitch, I can use a spare needle or awl to make sure that the strands are parallel and not twisted as I tighten them up. A little extra time, but worth it!

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    • Mama

      September 23, 2015 at 8:34 pm

      Thank you, Sharon! That’s a great idea.

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  4. Christa

    February 28, 2016 at 7:51 am

    Robin, what stitch did you use to outline first?

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    • MamaShire

      February 28, 2016 at 8:17 am

      Christa, I used the backstitch for the outline. It really makes a difference to me to be able to stitch over those lines.

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