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Embroidery Stitch Glossary
 


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Embroidery Stitches

Illustrated Glossary of Stitches
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Alphabetized list of stitches: M-Z

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outline stitch Outline

Adds definition by outlining object. Also used to create stems, branches, etc. Stitches are worked from left to right and stitches are slightly slanted. Also called stem stitch.
 
overcast stitch Overcast

This stitch has more depth because the embroidery thread is stitched over an underlying thread (shown in grey). Used for making stems and outlining objects. The thread that will be covered is brought up at the starting point along with the embroidery thread. Hold the thread to be covered with one hand, being sure it stays on the lines of your design. Use small, straight stitches to secure underlying thread to project fabric.
 
satin stitch Satin

Completely fills in an area. Stitches can be varying length and are very close together.
seed stitch Seed

Fills in an area with an interesting texture. Sraight stitches are of equal length and placed at varying angles. We show straight stitches of varying length in our example (shown as variation of stitch).
outline stitch Stem Stitch

Used to create stems, branches, etc. Stitches are worked from left to right and stitches are slightly slanted. Also called outline stitch.
straight stitch Straight

Holds two pieces of fabric together, outlines an object or provides texture to an area. Simple and straight; can be varying lengths.
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