satin stitch

Parallel thread filling

Satin stitch is an embroidery technique where parallel stitches lie flat and close together, completely covering a section of fabric with a smooth, satin-like surface: She filled the flower petals with satin stitch.

The technique creates solid blocks of color with a slight sheen, commonly used for letters, leaves, and small shapes.

technique

embroidery

Decorative stitching on fabric

needleworkThread-based textile craft
fillingMaterial placed within
needlepointStitchery on open-weave fabric

crewel · backstitch · couching · hand embroidery

materials

floss

Interdental cleaning strand

threadFiber for stitching
hoopRigid circular frame
needlePointed implement for sewing

fabric · canvas · thimble · embroidery scissors · stabilizer · silk thread · cotton floss · tapestry needle · linen · interfacing

appearance

sheen

Soft surface luster

lustrousSoftly bright, reflective
smoothWithout roughness or difficulty
silkySmooth and lustrous

glossy · sleek · polished · flat · even · parallel · coverage · opaque · raised · dimensional

applications

monogram

Interlaced personal initials

letteringStyled written characters
petalBloom's colorful segment
leafPlant's photosynthetic organ

motif · border · applique · logo · initial · shading · whitework · goldwork · machine embroidery · badge

satin stitch

embroidery

floss

sheen

monogram

satin stitch

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