6 Tips to Perfect Your Satin Stitch!

[@denisepettit8534]

perfect video for my rose today. My Mom never got to finish a quilt she started and I want to honor her by finishing. The block with her initials has roses on it and your rose hint is perfect. I know your knowledge will be a great guide for me.

[@gettheetothestitchery]

I love that you are finishing it for her! I'm sure your work and hers together will be absolutely beautiful!

[@denisepettit8534]

@@gettheetothestitchery thank you for your kind reply. I look forward to doing what I learned from you so far and to keep learning.

[@quaryn]

Aww, that's amazing! My mom is a quilter too, and if she ever has an unfinished quilt when she passes, I'll have to make sure to do this. She doesn't embroider, though, and just uses printable fabric to make her tags with the quilt name, who it was for, the date it was done, etc.

[@arcuscaelestis4172]

This is pure gold. I just come back from time to time during my embroidery practice. Damn satin stich! To me is the hardest.

[@arianne2670]

I just made my first satin stitched heart after watching this and it came out pretty neat! Thank you 💕

[@virginiavillablanca3800]

Pp

[@KayDubs77]

Thank you for this video! Your stained glass embroidery inspired me to give it another go, and I'm really enjoying my creations. Satin stitch is tough, so I appreciate all the advice!

[@iri5016]

i had to go back and rewatch the video multiple times because i kept laughing at the “do better” embroidery 😭 and your comment towards it

[@Tara.Daktyl]

GAME CHANGER!!! Thank you! I was making, literally, ALL of the mistakes. This is so helpful.

[@HandmadebyDikay-je7fc]

Thank you so much for this Tutorial! Someone asked me if I was taking embroidery orders, but I've only done cross stitching so far. So, thanks to your tips, I can start practicing other ways of embroidery!

[@egg_receptacle]

This was genuinely helpful, i have trouble with Satin stitching so this is wonderful. Thank you!

[@8_bruh_8]

I wasn’t convinced I needed the backstitch outline but I am now! Freehand is too choppy. Thank you!

[@kariemitchell5132]

Thank you so much. I hate doing satin stitch because it would always look "wonky". These tips look very useful and I might have to try that stitch again!

[@pearlite6243]

I laughed at the 'ironcically bad satin stitch'!! Thanks for the video :)

[@susancollinsworth9225]

I super appreciate you taking the time to stitch and then show full examples of everything you talked about. It made it so clear.

[@MusicalBloodDrop]

So cool how the type of outline can act as a mini-stabilizer for the edges! Definitely something I'll try to keep in mind! :D

[@Lanmn]

One of the most helpful videos i ever watched

[@local-logs]

checked this video out before I started a satin stitch based piece and I already know that it’s helped a ton. thanks!!

[@gettheetothestitchery]

I'm so glad it was helpful!

[@cathy9485]

It is definitely one I have trouble with, keeping all the stitches parallel. Thanks for the tips.

[@JesseGreenwood-h1o]

Thanks! That was everything I needed to make good decisions on an up-coming project.😊❤

[@ninifish7528]

This Beauty and the Beast piece is jaw dropping!

[@sarahvee6211]

Wow! This is exactly what I needed! Thank you! : )

[@gettheetothestitchery]

You're so welcome!

[@quaryn]

Thank you! This was really helpful! I just got a bunch of Wol Fratsen's awesome geometric satin stitch patterns (about half pre-printed on the fabric), and now they'll look so much better than if I hadn't watched your video! I'd really only been doing cross stitch before this, so I wasn't prepared for how much harder it is to make satin stitch look good.

[@gettheetothestitchery]

Oo they make the best patterns! Good luck and happy stitching!

[@quaryn]

@@gettheetothestitchery aren't they gorgeous?! I got some extra special embroidery floss from a small indy dyer in the Netherlands (Undercover Otter) to do a free geometric pattern from them. I also recently bought about 2/3 of DMC's variegated flosses (after falling in love with one that I got for the 20th anniversary project I'm giving my husband) for the other preprinted and digital patterns I bought.

[@GreyishBobbi]

Satin stitch is one of my favorites! I feel like this will up my game a bit on it, thanks for the video :)

[@sadiegallant-holloway7950]

The angles! Yes! That’s what I was missing. I’m doing some very clustered small petals and they ended up looking blobby

[@neocat81]

i have been cross stitching for 20+ years. i am sooo excited to try this out!! i LOVE the Beauty and the Beast stained glass. excellent choice!!! i would love to try to replicate a historic tapestry. no idea which one. 😁😁

[@kristlecasey9506]

OMG YESS! I did a hat for a friend the other day and it didn't come out how I wanted it but she liked it

[@mariapauladelagala860]

you are my hero, not kidding thank you so much. Love from Medellín, Colombia. I'm your follower since... 2017 maybe idk but every video feels just like you, i mean, you're so funny and the edition always makes me so happy. even this video without your voice heehee... (I hate satin stitch BUT i gonna try ... again lol byee)

[@anniedamnit]

Thank you so much! This video was so helpful to me.

[@desireeyoung2814]

Wonderfully helpful. Thank you!

[@papvleis9144]

Perfect!!! Thank you so much for this it's been a HUGE help. 💕

[@jamesaulner8958]

*Best video ever* each tip have examples

[@Miauwies]

This was so helpful. Thank you for this amazing video ❤

[@paulet990]

I wish I had watched this before starting my project!

[@solarwinds-]

Very nice. Thank you for the tip!!

[@caryinky]

Exactly what I needed also, thank you! May I suggest something for future tutorial videos like this one? If you don’t want to vocally narrate the video, can you slow down the progression of the slides? I’m trying desperately to read and look at your example. But before I finish, the slide changes and something else pops up to read. I had to watch the video several times to get it all in. That’s still wonderfully done and I appreciate your help! I am definitely going to save it to my library so I can watch it over and over again to refresh myself on the technique

[@gettheetothestitchery]

Thanks for the feedback! I'm never sure how long to leave up text on screen, so I'll definitely take that into account if I do another voiceless video!

[@haha2609]

Great tips for every beginner 👍

[@cryselbritto864]

Omg... Massively massively helpful!!

[@gettheetothestitchery]

I'm so glad you liked it!

[@rachelayers3103]

This was super helpful!! Thanks so much!

[@naveedkhan68]

Thanks for very useful and informative video. Stayed blessed

[@implorapace]

Extremely helpful, thank you!!

[@artisanshrew]

*Thank u so much!!!* 💜💜💜💜😘

[@solarwinds-]

BTW, love the music choice. Music makes a BIG difference, but that's just me. Maybe to some, not so much. Love the steel guitar.

[@stefaniaponitz5738]

Absolutely brilliant video and tips!!!

[@olsonfamily2777]

Thank you! This was so helpful!

[@emenopy]

This is such an incredibly helpful video! I'm just starting out and trying to figure out how to correct the way the edges of the shapes I fill always turn out uneven and wonky. I really appreciate all of these tips, and I can't wait to try them out! I have a couple of questions: 1) How do you decide what angle will work best for filling a shape? What makes some angles easier or more difficult to stitch than others? 2) I've been mostly using the thread-saving version of satin stitch (which I actually learned about from another one of your videos!), could that possibly affect how the shapes turn out? Do you notice any difference in the end result when using a traditional satin stitch vs. the thread-saving one? Thank you so much for making all of these wonderful videos!

[@gettheetothestitchery]

Hey, so glad you found the videos helpful! So angles definitely make a big difference in the final look of your satin stitch. My first goal is always to keep the stitches fairly short, so if you're filling in a large-ish area of space, I'll avoid any angle that will give me long stitches across the widest area. I also like to work "against" the largest straight edge of the area, if that makes sense - choosing an angle that will be perpendicular or at least diagonal in relation to the longest straight side of the shape. After those two considerations, it has more to do with the angles of the surrounding areas... sometimes, I just choose one randomly! Using the thread saver method of satin stitch will also affect the final look. Ultimately, the traditional method with the full loop of thread on the back of the piece is always going to look cleaner and stronger, and it does actually make it easier to get neat edges too. I generally only use the thread saver version if I'm going to be layering more stitches on top (doing Laid Work) or if I'll be outlining the shape with a different stitch to cover the edges. Hope all of that helps and happy stitching!

[@emenopy]

@@gettheetothestitchery Thank you for taking the time to write such a detailed reply!! This all makes perfect sense, and is exactly the kind of advice I needed!

[@sallyanngray7309]

Am I supposed to sew an outline before AND after the satin stitching?

[@helenai13]

Valuable tips, thank you!

[@andreagossmann1898]

Brilliant and REALLY HELPFUL!

[@Everyoneisanartist776]

You’re God sent! Thank you 😊

[@alexandraj325]

Wow this was really helpful. Thank you

[@alexandriaviola1609]

thank you! those were great tips!

[@andreagossmann1898]

Great video!!!

[@sarahvenz3654]

This is helpful

[@ell4726]

THANKS SO MUCH, NEW TO THIS AND YOU ARE VERY HELPFUL 🤔👍

[@gettheetothestitchery]

I'm so glad it helped you out! Happy stitching!

[@sembangskincare869]

I love the tips tq for sharing 😁

[@d.b.4201]

These are very good tips! Thank you sooo much. Quick question though. How large is that beautiful rose? Do you stretch the stitch across larger areas or do youuse another fill-in method for larger projects? If so, how large before you choose another stitch? I mean what size is too large?

[@gettheetothestitchery]

The rose is about 3 inches tall altogether (or just the flower part, not the stem). I definitely recommend switching to another stitch type when you're filling an area larger than 1-2 inches across. If satin stitches are too long, they'll start gaping in the center and not look great anymore. Switching to a split stitch or brick stitch is a great option, or you can try laid work methods like Bayeux Stitch or Diagonal Stitch Holding to secure longer sections of Satin Stitch.

[@ravenmagill3717]

This was so incredibly helpful. THANK YOU.

[@cgoodson2010]

Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!

[@Schrickeful]

Hi there! Thanks a lot for the amazing tips! 💞 My issue is that when I do a satin stitch that is too long, my yarn gets loose (like on a T-shirt for instance). Do you know how I could avoid that?

[@gettheetothestitchery]

That is likely due to one of two reasons: either your stitches are too long (I recommend staying less that 2 inches in length tops, 1 inch is better) which will always lead to some amount of gaping in satin stitch (best to just switch to something like split stitch fill instead) or if you're embroidering on a material that has any stretch to it, the fabric may be stretching as you make the stitches, so when it relaxes to it's resting position, the stitches are then too long. Try a sturdy stabilizer under your stitching to avoid that!

[@fugfillsky4454]

thanks for the tips ! i really needed it ^^

[@pippaloves]

Wonderful video thank you so so much

[@That_crafty_carrot]

Really helpful tips! Thank you :)

[@hellothere1133]

Do we do both the before and after outline or just either one of them?

[@gui_leminho7715]

Very helpful🤩

[@ely.m.]

Great tipo, good to know, thanks for sharing 🤗

[@patriciapowers3666]

Thank you so much!

[@garlicbreadbro]

What pen do you use?

[@SueNielsen-g9x]

Thank you !!

[@chrystels.1]

Excellent ! Thank you.

[@ianwilson3219]

very helpful thank you ❤

[@ywea1]

Ty ❤

[@Nadew02]

Thank you

[@maimahdi7373]

I’m just amazed, she knew I was suffering!

[@antoinettesingleton9935]

Hi, thanks for the video. I am having trouble deferential between the satin stitch and the straight stitch. I hope you can give me some guidance on this. I'm doing this by hand, btw.

[@gettheetothestitchery]

Hi! So a straight stitch is just a single line of thread, which means a lot of other stitches are made up of some combo or variation of straight stitches. Satin Stitch is just a bunch of straight stitches made right next to each other to fill a space with no gaps between!

[@antoinettesingleton9935]

@@gettheetothestitchery Thanks. I understand now. Do you have a video on lazy Daisy's? I'm working on a garden embroidery. My French knots and lazy Daisy's are not the best. I thank you for any guidance you can give.

[@gettheetothestitchery]

@@antoinettesingleton9935 I do! Check out this video for Lazy Daisies: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bWHVqJltqLJsoJo And this one for French Knots: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qF7Nm2VtnpiApdE Happy stitching!

[@bethanycearadoran-smith4192]

Thanks!

[@edithzapata1883]

THANK U! With capital letters

[@ant6m190]

Could I outline stitch after the satin stitch or is that a no go?

[@gettheetothestitchery]

You absolutely can! It's a great way to cover up those edges and make it look super clean!

[@stephniewilliams9350]

Oooh using one long stitch like on that triangle could make some interesting curved designs! I also am horrible at long and short stitch. Any advice on it? I just cannot keep the 2nd row all the same length.

[@gettheetothestitchery]

Oh goodness, I struggle with long and short too! I think the best thing to help with even stitches is drawing out all your lines before stitching - it takes some extra time, but if you mark each new row of stitches with clear lines, you'll always know where to stop and start.

[@mynamehere9609]

How do you know when to use satin stitch vs long stitch short stitch?

[@unfriandsec5081]

Same question here !!! I have a design that I want to do ... but can't start it because i can't make up my mind on which stitch to use ...

[@mynamehere9609]

@@unfriandsec5081 ikr! I am currently working on a design right now and I'm stuck between satin and long stitch short stitch. That's all i need to decide to finish this embroidery

[@gettheetothestitchery]

It's definitely up to you which stitch you use, and a lot of it depends on how you want the final texture to look! As a rule of thumb though, I try to avoid using satin stitch on shapes that are too big, so look at the space you are filling and consider the angle you would sew satin stitch, then find where the longest stitch would be. If that stitch would be more than 2 inches, it might be better to go with a more textured fill stitch like long and short, brick, or split stitch. I actually don't use long and short much, as I find split stitch easier to fill large areas and give an even texture. This gives me a good idea for another video though, looking at all the different fill stitches you can use on the same shape!

[@stephniewilliams9350]

@@gettheetothestitchery oh neat! A lot of the "make photorealistic animals" stuff pushes long and short and i don't like it as much as split or satin. Tho I'm loving stem stitch for textured fur

[@unfriandsec5081]

@@gettheetothestitchery ok thanks for the tips !! And i just realise : i think I'm mixing "long and short sticht" and "Split stitch"... What was imagine was more a mixe of both : "long and short split stitch" x). To make the surface as smooth and even as possible ... i think its a thing ... not sure tought x) And yes, good idea of vidéo !! ^^

[@candiedpandie]

I have a piece that has a LOT of space that needs to be filled out in single color and I'm struggling on deciding which stitch I should use to fill it.. Sometimes when I Satin Stitch a big piece, the thread wants to lift too much from the fabric to where you could look under it and see the fabric. Is that normal? Should I consider a different stitch? What do you reccomend? Please help :'c

[@gettheetothestitchery]

Yes, I definitely recommend using a different stitch! I try not to do satin stitch any longer than 2 inches - staying 1 inch or under is even better - because it gapes exactly as you said. For bigger areas, something like a split stitch fill, Bayeux stitch, or long and short works much better!

[@candiedpandie]

@@gettheetothestitchery Okay, thank you so much for your recommendations! I think I'll give the long and short stitch a shot. c:

[@Li_Tobler]

Wait, I'm a super-duper beginner (only watched my granny stitch as a child!) and I legit don't understand what's wrong with the "bad and very bad" examples in the beginning of the video :( Looks absolutely ok to me?.. Would be extremely grateful for some elaboration 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@cariiinen]

nice

[@luanna6208]

What needle size do you use for just one thread?

[@gettheetothestitchery]

I typically use smaller needles for less thread, somewhere between a 9 and a 12 sharp.

[@gumbocat9026]

Can i use satin stitch for tshirt?

[@gettheetothestitchery]

You sure can! If it's made from a stretchy material, you'll just want to make sure you use stabilizer on the back, so the fabric is held in the same shape as you stitch over it.

[@sharmadapraveen]

🙏👌👌😍😍💜💜

[@MP-js3fj]

The text part disappears very fast i had to pause every time to read. All tips are very nice and important if you can slow it down lot of people will benefit. Thanks 🙏🏻 for such nice share .

[@violettbellerose1173]

If it helps you, you can change the speed in the gear symbol (at the bottom of the video), so you don't have to pause or go back!

[@gettheetothestitchery]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@shirlawillems4801]

This is GREAT information wish there was some talking

[@gettheetothestitchery]

A longer version with thorough explanations is (hopefully) on it's way!

[@judylove8719]

Your Video Plays Way to Fast!!!!! Please slow it Down

[@zeynepalkan5121]

Thank you so much! I learned a lot from this video