Satin Stitch

 

Satin stitch is my go-to filler stitch. I think this stitch is super sexy.

Sometimes I use it solo.

Sometimes I add an outline in backstitch (usually when my stitching isn’t exactly perfect and I want to cover up the mistakes) ;)

It’s a simple stitch to understand, it’s a bit of a beast to get good at.

Your goals with this stitch are: 

  1. Zero space between your stitches (which usually means disregarding the holes and poking that needle right through the weave)

  2. The front and back should look identical 

 
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Here I used a padded satin stitch on my hand-woven fabric.

Here I used a padded satin stitch on my hand-woven fabric.