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Types Of Embroidery Stitches – Feather Stitches

An embroidery stitch is a movement of the embroidery needle from the back of the fiber to the front side and back to the front side. This article will explain the various types of embroidery stitches, feather stitches, and the steps to do them. The feather stitch and its variations are used in surface embroidery to create airy lines of stitching along curves or straight lines. It’s one of the most basic and popular embroidery stitches and can create an edge finish or a surface embroidery stitch.

1. Feather Stitch

Feather Stitch is an attractive and decorative stitch that mainly accompanies embellishments or other stitches like the French knot.

Steps to make Feather Stitch:

• It is always advisable to make stitch lines to avoid any asymmetry. For this stitch, make four parallel lines and name them 1, 2, 3, 4.
• Start by bringing the needle up from line 2. Now, put the needle in through line 4 and bring it out from line 3 holding the thread under the needle in V at the point on line 3.
• Now move to make the next ‘V.’ Keep on putting the needle in through line 1 and bring it out through line 2. Then pull out the needle with the thread to make the next ‘V.’
• Continue this process by putting the needle in through the outer stitch line and bringing it back out from the inner stitch line. Keep differing between the left and right side to make the ‘V’s putting in the needle through line 1 and bringing it back out from line 2; put the needle in through line 4 and bring it out from line 3.  

2. Side-Feather Stitch

Unlike the regular feather stitch, we do not stitch alternate this stitch between the left and right sides but only one side.

Steps to make Side-Feather Stitch:

• Draw two parallel lines and name them 1 and 2. We will work through this from top to bottom towards the right side.
• Start from line 1 and bring it out through line 2. Keep in mind that lines 1 and 2 lies in a straight line. Now bring the needle out from line 1, which lies diagonally, to line 2. With the yarn under the needle, pull the needle out.
• Continue this process. You will notice that, unlike the feather stitch, this is a series of single-sided V.

3. Double-Feather Stitch

The double-feather is an elegant decorative stitch. This stitch is similar to the feather stitch but has branches on each side.

Steps to make Double-Feather Stitch:

• Draw five stitch lines and name them a, b, c, d, e.
• Start by bringing the needle out through line ‘c’ and putting it through line ‘e’ and then again bringing it back from the line ‘d’ to make the first begin to make the next ‘V’ by taking the needle in through line ‘b’ and bringing it back out of line ‘c.’ Ensure that all diagonal stitches are parallel to one other.
• When you pull out the yarn and finish the second ‘V,’ you start the second set. For this, work back towards the right side in the same way. You will get the stitch that you want.

After going through our article, we hope you have come to know about many types of embroidery stitches. Even though it may take few days to learn the methods, you will master stitching after some practice. Keep Stitching

Different Types Of Satin Stitches

Satin stitch has a straightforward process. But the tricky thing to maintain in this type of stitch is the neatness, especially on the edges of the pattern that is being filled. So, it is widespread that a satin stitch is outlined by using one of the straight stitches like the Outline Stitch or Chain Stitch, etc. This helps in comprising the satin stitch within the parameters of the pattern quickly. We will discuss more the types of embroidery satin stitches throughout this article which gives you an idea of how to embroider. Just like these satin stitches, there are feather stitches.

Also, while doing a satin stitch, we have to ensure the stitches are not pulled too tightly as it will distort the fabric whereas, keeping it to lose will sag the stitch. To remove these two problems, it will be advisable to use an embroidery hoop to hold the fabric properly. If the material is taut, the satin stitch will be simpler to do.

1. Petal Satin Stitch

It is one of the primary and most used stitches in satin embroidery, and it is pretty easy to obtain.

Steps to create petal satin stitch:

• First, draw a flower or petal for easier stitching.
• Divide the petal in half and come up through the top of the petal and then come back down in the middle at the edge of the flower circle.
• Then come up from one of the halves of the center of the petal and come back down at the middle of the flower circle, then do the same thing by coming up from the edge of the petal and going back down at the edge of the flower circle. Complete the first half before moving on to do the other half and do the same.

2. Two-Tone Satin

This satin stitch is a classic take on the embroidered leaf, which is done with a fishbone stitch.

Steps to create Two-tone Satin stitch:

• Draw a leaf pattern on the fabric and divide it with a centerline. You should have three lines for making the steps easier; name them A, B, and C.
• First, bring the needle out from the top tip of line B and put it in through line B again but keep a small distance from the first point.
• Now bring the needle out from the point close to the tip of line A. put it in through a point in line B relative to the 2nd point. Again pull the needle out through a point very close to the tip of line C.
• This process of putting in the needle through A and C will follow and connect lines A-B and B-C. and avoid any space between the stitches.

3. Scroll Satin Stitch

This stitch reminds me more of a ‘wave’. Indeed, it is a gorgeous stitch to fill in patterns. It can also make excellent-looking borders or can be utilized as a decorative stitch in different embroideries. Scroll stitch is usually worked from left to right.

Steps to create Scroll Satin stitch:

• Bring out the needle from the left edge of the stitch line. From a short distance towards the right, take the needle in and out of the fabric from either side of the stitch line. Keep the thread beneath the needle while you do this. Do not pull out the needle completely.
• Next, revolve the thread around from under the needle again such that it forms a circle, then pull the needle out completely to get a stitch.
• Continue this given pattern of action of making circles around the needle as you progress towards the right.

4. Bud Satin Stitch

This type of stitching is similar to petal satin stitching, and it is pretty easy to do it.

Steps to create Bud satin stitch:

• Draw a small circle-shaped bud with a centerline for your guidance.
• The centerline does the same as the petal-satin stitch for both the half without having any space between the stitches.

5. Pointed- Leaf

Most satin stitches don’t have a pointed end, but this pointed-leaf satin stitch is for having that perfect pointed-end leaf stitch that everyone wants.

Steps to create pointed leaf stitch:

• For your reference, draw a figure of what you want.
• Begin from the base of the leaf and put the needle through the top of the leaf. Follow the same direction until you reach the top edge of the leaf, then come back down in a similar way without keeping any space between the stitches.

6. Oval Satin Stitch

This classic satin stitch can be stitched in various directions. Based on the size of the oval you want, you can either do vertical or horizontal stitches.

Steps to create Oval-Satin stitch:

• Draw an oval shape for your assistance.
• Take the needle down straight across from where you brought the needle up on the opposite side of the oval you are filling.
• Bring the needle up on the shape where you started near where the needle came up on the previous stitch.
• Continue this process till the oval shape is filled, and you will get your desired stitch.

7. Needle Painting

There is no shock that the needle painting is called that. It is a painting with your hand sewing needle and embroidery thread, embroidering realistic-looking designs with tiny and straight stitches, which almost look like paint strokes.

Steps to create Needle Painting stitch:

• The individual portion of the design is outlined with a split stitch, and then the inside is filled by the long and short stitches, enclosing the outline.
• While doing the needle painting, put the fabric with the design on into your frame or hoop, making sure it is taut.
• You will require to take many embroidery needles.
• Thread your needle with a single strand of embroidery thread.
• Do this for all the needles.

8. Slanted- Flat

This stitch is very similar to the fishbone stitch. The difference is that this stitch can not give sharp ends, and therefore is not appropriate for leaves with sharp and tapering ends.

Steps to create Slanted-flat stitch:

• First, draw four curved lines for your help and name them A, B, C, and D, keeping a minimal distance between each of them.
• Bring the needle out from line A, then put it in through line C. Please give it a slight slant.
• Bring the needle out from line D and put it through inline B. again, bring out the needle through line A and continue the same process. Keep in mind to keep the stitches close to each other.
• The only way for a neat pattern is to keep the points on A and D parallel with each other. Similarly, keep the points on B and C parallel to each other.
• Remember to keep the needle a bit slanted to have the stitch that you want.

Conclusion

We hope that you have understood the types of embroidery satin stitches and how to do it through this article. You should keep in mind that practice makes a man perfect, so keep stitching and you will see better results in front of your eyes.

 

Types Of Embroidery Stitches

The ones who master the art of embroidery begin with some stitching style or the other. There are over three hundred stitches known; however, one doesn’t have to learn all of them. This article will describe and instruct our readers about the basic types of embroidery stitches they can learn to create beautiful projects. That’s not it, there’s more! Any of the following embroidery stitches by themselves do not make an embroidery design. You’ll need to know how to use the following embroidery stitches to create an embroidery design. Here are different statin stitches, Feather Stitches styles for you, and many more yet to come.

The embroidery stitches included in this article have been around for centuries, yet their popularity and relevance have seldom seemed to cease. Most of the stitches that we will discuss will mold the basics of embroidery knowledge, while the others create very traditional and beautiful patterns. 

Let’s start with running stitch…

1. Running Stitch

One of the quick ways to outline a design while doing embroidery is opting for the Running Stitch. There are two ways to create a running stitch. 

Steps to create Running Stitch in the first way:

• Weave the needle with the thread/floss 
• Floss through the fabric in a single continuous motion 

This results in several stitches at once, and it looks similar to sewing a seam.

Steps to create Running Stitch in the second way- Stabbing method or the Punch and Poke method:

• As the name of this process suggests, one has to push the needle through the fabric. 
• Then, poke the needle to the front from the back at a short distance away and repeat.

This leads to creating one stitch at a time.

2. Chain Stitch

The chain stitch might look a little intimidating to beginners, but we can assure you that it is going to take only a few seconds to create it with some practice. This is another excellent stitch for outlining a design or for making a frame on the fabric. A row of linked stitches is formed using the chain stitch, and the patterns created using this stitching style really stand out.

A skilled individual keeps some embroidery tricks up their sleeves, and one of them is the chain stitch in both forward and reverse methods. Once you are confident about one way of creating the chain stitch, you can also opt for learning the several other ways of making it.

Steps to create Chain Stitch:

• Start your stitch by pushing your threaded needle from below the fabric and bring up the thread. 
• Then insert the needle again at the first point, but do not push it down ultimately, as you need to leave the thread on top to form a loop. 
• Now, push your needle from the first point on the rear side to a second point at the desired distance through the loop you made with the thread. 
• Gently, pull the threaded needle up, and you will observe a chain being formed. However, do not tightly pull the floss. Instead, leave it a little loose to form the chain. 
• Continue the chain by beginning the next stitch from the point you left the last one. 

3. Back Stitch

Backstitch is probably the type of embroidery stitch that you are most likely to use. This stitch is fundamental and relatively easy to learn. Backstitch helps outline designs, and it is one such type of embroidery stitch that pairs well with other stitching types.

Also, because of the weaving or wrapping nature of the backstitch, it is easy for one to embellish the fabric using this stitch. One can also transform the backstitch into the more decorative Pekinese stitch. These are what make backstitch an essential type of stitch to learn by one.

Steps to create Back Stitch:

• Push down the threaded needle (through the fabric), and then bring it up through a second point about 6mm away and pull the thread just like running stitch. 
• Insert the needle down from the exact first point as from where you started, and then bring your needle (with floss) back up through the fabric from a distance through a new point. 
• Lastly, pull the needle through to reveal the first backstitch you created, and then you can repeat these steps to create a backstitch all the way along the seam of your fabric.  

4. Detached Chain Stitch

The Detached Chain Stitch is also commonly referred to as the Single Chain Stitch. This type of embroidery stitch is perfect for making leaves or flower designs like a lazy daisy. One must know how to create this basic yet beautiful embroidery pattern for making beautiful designs using it. Usually, sewing the Detached Chain Stitch is similar to the fundamental chain stitch, except it is only with one link.

Steps to create Detached Chain Stitch:

• Start by inserting the needle with the floss from below the fabric. 
• Then insert the needle from the first point to the next point of the desired distance from above, all the while keeping the floss underneath the needle. 
• After that, you have to pull the needle up along with the floss gently, but be careful so that you don’t tighten it much. 
• Then, you have to push the needle outside the loop you made from the third point and take down the floss. 
• After that again, bring up the needle from the desired distance to make the second petal and keep repeating all the steps mentioned above to create a beautiful lazy daisy with the detached stitches.

5. French Knot Stitch

Even though it might seem that making French Knot Stitch is complicated, but we can assure you it is pretty simple. The size of this stitch varies depending on the number of times one wraps the floss around the needle, which ranges from anywhere between one to three turns.

Steps to create French Knot Stitch:

• Draw the needle through the fabric to the top along with the thread. 
• Then you have to wrap the thread around the needle twice and bring the needle down just next to where it poked first, all the while holding the end of the thread taut.
• One must keep holding down the floss taut while the needle is pulling through to create a beautiful French knot stitch.

6. Stem Stitch

Just as the name of this stitch suggests, it is mainly used for making the veins and stems of flowers. However, the stem stitch can be used for several parts of the design that requires some curve. 

Steps to create Stem Stitch:

• Start by creating a straightforward stitch
• Then bring your needle along with the thread back up from under the fabric, from the side of the initial stitch.

The stem stitch is another very easy to do embroidery stitch to learn and for creating beautiful designs.

7. Split Stitch

The split stitch is made very similar to the stem stitch, the only difference here being that the needle and the floss need to be brought back up from underneath the fabric, from the center of the initial forward stitch made by you before.

A split stitch is a good option for creating a solid line in your design. And the unique braided texture of the split stitch makes your embroidery look even more beautiful and neat.  

Steps to create Split Stitch:

• Bring up your threaded needle from underneath the fabric from a certain point. 
• You have to push your needle down through the fabric at a short distance away from the first point. 
• Now, from a third point located in the middle of the existing stitch, bring up your needle again, and you will be done with the first split stitch.
• The next stitch begins from the third point of the last stitch, i.e., in a split stitch chain, the last point of a split stitch is the first or starting point of the following split stitch.   

8. Satin Stitch

Need to fill in the space of your embroidery design? The best type of embroidery stitch that you can choose is the satin stitch. This stitch is very easy to create and helps one to cover certain parts of the design like a leaf, and after completion, it gives the design (in this case, a leaf) a very shiny, satin-like appearance.

All one has to do to cover their design using satin stitch is make a series of straight stitches, very close next to each other, while remaining inside the border of the target area of the design. The secret to filling your fabric with beautiful satin stitches is nothing but sheer practice.

Steps to create Satin Stitch:

• You have to push your needle from below the fabric from a certain point in the border (desired starting point) and pull up the thread in a design. 
• Then insert the needle at the desired distance away from the first point. 
• Follow this by piercing again from underneath the fabric at a point just next to your first point. Ensure the stitches are made close to each other so that no gap is left between them.  
• Again, bring up the thread and keep repeating all the points making several layers of thread that layover the fabric. 

9. Feather Stitch

The feather stitch is a simple linked type of stitch that forms open lines which seem to the observer as if moving. The feather stitch is suitable for stitching designs like seaweed, feathers, foliage, scales, etc. The feather stitch also works well with other stitches when layered, and designers also use it as borders or frames.  

Steps to create Feather Stitch:

• Bring the needle up from underneath the fabric you are using and then go back down from a second point at a distance, but do not pull down the thread tight. 
• Come back up from below the fabric from a third point located between the first two at the center and catch the loop of floss made earlier using your needle.
• Pulling onto the needle will tighten the first stitch, and then after a short distance to the side, you can go back down through the fabric again.  
• Then repeat the steps of making a new loop and tightening it from the new center point to create the beautiful feather stitch. 

10. Bullion Knot

The last but not the least type of embroidery stitch that we are discussing in this article is a little advance to the rest. However, the bullion knot is too good a stitch to be left out of learning. It is easier for beginners to remember bullion knots as an extended version of the French knot. 

Steps to create Bullion Knot:

• Thread your needle and start by bringing it up from below the fabric 
• Next to the initial point of stitch, insert the needle to a new point, but don’t push it down. Instead, push the needle through the first point.
• Hold your needle and wrap the floss around it at least six or seven times
• Make sure the knots are neither too loose nor too tight. 
• Hold the loops and between your finger and pull the needle and thread along with it. 
• Lastly, insert the needle down the fabric through the second point you made earlier. 

Once you are confident about making bullion knots, you can use this stitch to create beautiful designs on your fabric like roses, daisies, flower buds, etc.

Some More Common Types Of Embroidery Stitches:

11. Fly Stitch

The Fly Stitch, also known as the ‘Open Loop Stitch’ or the ‘Y Stitch,’ is another common type of embroidery stitch incorporated in many designs. 

Steps to create the Fly Stitch:

1. First, you have to bring up the needle from below the fabric you are using and then push it back down on another point on top of the first point, located at the desired length away from it. 
2. You should not pull down the thread. All you require to do is hold the needle and bring it back up from a third point, all the while keeping the floss under your needle. 
3. Bring your needle over the thread and then take it back down at a fourth point.
4. Lastly, you can pull the floss down and continue to repeat the discussed steps for the rest of your fabric design. 

12. Woven Wheel Stitch

The Woven Wheel stitch, which is also commonly referred to as the ‘Woven Spider Web Stitch,’ is a very fascinating and decorative stitch that one can learn to make themselves. 

Steps to create the Woven Wheel Stitch:

1. Start the pattern by making an odd number of evenly distributed straight stitches.
2. Then bring the needle up at one point and down at a second point
3. Bring the needle up again from a nearby third point
4. Make sure to weave the thread under and over the straight stitches in a circular pattern
5. Continue to create this pattern until all the straight stitches are entirely covered. 

13. Couching Stitch

For this stitch, you need to thread two different needles with two different or same colored threads. The couching stitch is perfect for making your design more vibrant. This type of stitch is ideal for providing some dimension and distinctness to the outline of your design. 

Steps to create the Coughing Stitch:

1. Start the stitch by placing the couching floss of the first needle over the border of your design. 
2. Then, bring the second needle with a knotted thread and make a stitch over the couching thread. Make sure to move your coaching floss a little to prevent them from getting snagged with the needle. 
3. Continue working, making several stitches along the couching thread at even intervals of your desired length, and all the while, hold onto the couching floss firmly. 
4. Once the border is complete, and you have to take the starting ends from underneath your fabric using a needle. You will need to repeat the stitching process for your finishing threads as well. 

14. Blanket Stitch

Another standard embroidery stitch that one shouldn’t miss out on learning is the simple and effortless Blanket Stitch. 

Steps to create the Blanket Stitch:

1. Start your stitch by passing the needle through one of the layers of the fabric or felt so that it hides the knot of the thread. 
2. Loop the thread over the top of the seam and then pass your needle through the other piece of felt such that it can line up with the knot. 
3. After that, pass the needle and floss under the first stitch so that it lies on the inside of your stitch. 
4. Once you are done, loop the thread around the first stitch, and this shall allow you to move cleanly onto the next blanket stitch.

15. Seed Stitch

The Seed Stitch is also commonly called the ‘Rice Stitch,’ and it visually looks very similar to that of Darning Stitch. Many have found the pattern created by it reminds them of strawberry seeds. The Seed Stitch will come in very handy for filling in different parts of your fabric design. 

Steps to create the Seed Stitch:

1. Firstly, bring your needle with floss from below the fabric to the top at a point. 
2. Then, you have to push down your needle into a second point on the design at a short distance from the first. You can opt for any desired short distance, but 1/8 inches to 1/4 inches looks ideal.  
3. Now repeat the first two steps and maintain the single direction to fill in your entire design. The seed stitch will be shorter on the top of the fabric and longer stitches on the back of the fabric.

16. Herringbone Stitch

This stitch looks like a row of interlaced bones of fish, and it is pretty helpful for effortlessly filling empty spaces of your design. The Herringbone Stitch pattern is commonly used to decorate the quilt’s seams because this type of embroidery stitch is quite versatile in nature.  

Steps to create the Herringbone Stitch:

1. Begin the stitch by bringing up your floss with a needle out of a point from beneath the fabric. 
2. Then pull up the floss and push your needle into another point at a certain distance, but do not pull down the thread. 
3. Instead, you will have to push the needle from the second point through the fabric into a third point. And then you can pull your floss up. 
4. Now cross the original stitch made and diagonally insert the needle at a fourth point and bring it back up from a new point next to the last (locate the new point between the first and last point you used in this stitch).
5. Repeat the steps in a similar fashion to be left with a crisscross pattern.

Conclusion

Once an individual gets comfortable creating the basic types of embroidery stitches that we have discussed in this article, you will soon start enjoying working on various projects involving various types of stitches. All you now have to do is pick up your tools and be creative. Happy stitching!