Embroidery Fill Stitches You Should Know

Once you've got all those basic outline stitches down, you've got to start working on some fill stitches! Satin stitch is the easiest and most commonly used stitch, while long and short stitch is the basis of thread painting. Fishbone can be done so many different ways just by alteration the angles, space, and length of the stitches, but it's always going to be best for leaves. And finally, crow's foot... well, okay, there's not a lot you can do with crow's foot, but I just think it's super fun!
For some extra help with satin stitch:
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[@courtney2590]

I appreciate the fact of the letters are stitched

[@gettheetothestitchery]

Thanks, I thought it was a nice touch!

[@seignee]

I DIDNT EVEN NOTICE THATS MAKES ME RESPECT THE TIME PUT INTO THIS SO MUCH MORE

[@cathyphegley7414]

I didn’t notice till you said so. That’s very cool.

[@neeks5535]

I respect your profile picture

[@CaseySugrue]

I Love your profile picture

[@r.j3423]

My grandmother always tried to teach me embroidery when I was younger , but I couldn’t get the hang of it. She passed away 2 weeks ago and left bags full of unfinished pieces, so now I’m trying to finish them for her. Thank you for the video!

[@gettheetothestitchery]

Aw, I love that! I have some unfinished pieces from my mother, who passed away several years ago, and getting to work on something she put so much time and love into really connects me to her. I hope you have fond memories of your grandmother while taking care of her beautiful handiworks!

[@fiction589]

🥰🥰🥰what a lovely thing you do !

[@sm0ll]

I’m sure ur grandma is very happy

[@Kaalokalawaia]

I'm sorry for your loss. I hope you continued to learn to complete some of her pieces.

[@amethystskeels3788]

I would love to know how your progress is on this :) such a sweet idea and I hope even if you only look at them it still brings you closer to her when you see them

[@oobiedoobs]

This is the perfect video to fall asleep to. Soothing music, no talking... I will say you're vert skilled with your sewing, at least from what I saw while I was awake

[@gettheetothestitchery]

Haha thank you! I love helping people get a good nap in!

[@racheltran3037]

I was just thinking this as my eyelids grew verrryyy heavvvvyyyy 😴

[@rituparnasamanta2074]

This music is actually put from a sleeping music

[@JinkyFlaviano]

@@gettheetothestitchery what do you call this type of music? and from which cd is this from? thank you.

[@dymundprynsess]

@@JinkyFlaviano look up hertz music

[@Melissa-fe5ul]

As a beginner in embroidery that learned how to embroider from short pinterest videos and a few youtube videos, I'm so glad you made this video for everyone to learn from, it has clear visual instructions that makes it look much easier to do the stitches. Looking forward to see more of your videos!

[@gettheetothestitchery]

Welcome to the embroidery community, and I'm so glad you enjoyed it! I love to pass on what I've learned to new stitchers!

[@anujaamale1417]

Which fabric should use to properly embroidery at learning

[@manuelanetto367]

@@anujaamale1417 hi, im learning and i like to use the 100% cotton fabric cause its soft and easy to see through. 🤍

[@silvarainbowsparkle]

@@anujaamale1417 I'm also no expert but I looked it up a year ago when I had time to try it out and apparently cotton is the go to (but i guess (cotton)linen may be an option?)

[@vwotherspoon7029]

Thankyou helps alot

[@DevilSeiji]

Those blending stitches make a really smooth transition

[@gettheetothestitchery]

So true! Long and short stitch is the foundation of thread painting because of how it blends colors into each other.

[@emilyhill7622]

For a video with no words it definitely is a perfect tutorial for a beginner. Thank you!

[@TakingTimewithTasha]

so great, love how you make this more accessible for people trying to get into embroidery. So important to keep these skills alive!

[@gettheetothestitchery]

Thank you! There's definitely a newfound interest in this art, and I'm happy to pass along what I know.

[@yanelilunasarabia6183]

Although there is no voice explaining, I must say that it is the most complete stitch tutorial I have seen here.

[@gettheetothestitchery]

I'm so glad you found it helpful!

[@kellyhawthorne3629]

This has to be one of the most relaxing videos I've ever watched on KZbin. Came to learn embroidery stitches, stayed to lower my blood pressure. I was in a trance! 😅

[@christydecuir2703]

Thank you for actually doing this in real time instead of zipping through it.It is nice when a tutorial actually shows you what to do. Bonus...no obnoxious music.

[@gettheetothestitchery]

I'm so glad you like it! And yeah, obnoxious music is a no-go for me.

[@kathiane29]

This has to be the best video explaining the long and short stitch out there, everyone else's technique just seems so arbitrary and that's why it intimidates begginers. Thank you so much, I feel like I can take over the world right now with the power you've given me.

[@gettheetothestitchery]

I'm so glad to hear that!

[@mrsheise]

Agreed!

[@astridvondermoon2043]

Satin Stitch 0:05 Long and Short: 5:07 Crow's Foot: 13:53 Fishbone Stitch (up): 17:13 Fishbone Stitch (down): 19:37

[@Vampiratelycan]

Looks like I found my embroidery tutor!! Been trying to get back into this. Haven't done it since I was little! Thank you for all your video s

[@gettheetothestitchery]

Awesome, welcome back!

[@85_rat_moon]

thank you for showing this, i was always intimidated by embroidery because i didn’t know how to do these stitches

[@gettheetothestitchery]

Well, I'm glad you enjoyed it, and I hope you are intimidated no more!

[@grac4808]

The crows foot seems like a very cool way to break up the monotony of a background and make smaller goals, as well as having some very cool tessellating triangles in the background

[@gettheetothestitchery]

Oo very true! I'm picturing a mountain range vista over a tessellated sunset... could be very cool looking!

[@jamescreative9569]

I wonder how hard it would be to have a more complex tessellation tile as a design... hmmmm

[@tranhtheuhangkhoa]

I had no idea there were so many different types of fill stitches in embroidery. This video is a great resource for anyone looking to expand their knowledge and techniques.

[@creativeladyplus]

Thank you for posting this! It has been so helpful. About 40 years ago I started a Bucilla kit # 49128/ Oriental Cranes. I couldn't figure out how to do the long/short stitch for the feathers, so I put it away. Now, I can complete it. Better late than never :-) Blessings and Gratitude

[@gettheetothestitchery]

So very true! I hope you are able to finish it now and then admire your hard work!

[@Exiria]

That you were able to stitch all of those letters, wow, great peace and patience, pray no one ever takes your peace away

[@gettheetothestitchery]

That's so kind of you to say, thank you!

[@AngelWings144K]

Loving the calming music!!!!

[@whfidjshdhfjfj5555]

The thread saver stitch seems like it _should_ be considered magic, I was interested to see what the technique was and now I’m just impressed that someone had the idea to make that a technique and it does certainly save on the thread for sure!

[@vegan.3176]

i am so confused

[@JanuaryGoat]

@@vegan.3176 me too! I literally came to the comments to see if anyone discussed this thread saver technique. I wish the video didn't edit out any of that process to help with understanding exactly how to do it

[@bn3842]

The proper stitch always goes top to bottom, so you're also doing a full stitch on the back each time. The saver goes top to bottom then bottom to top, making just a short little stitch on the back. You can't stitch as closely this way, so you then need to go back and fill in the gaps, also using top to bottom, bottom to top.

[@crishuerta2969]

Thank you! I am easily discouraged when learning new skills, but I could easily follow along with you and now I feel more confident ✨

[@gettheetothestitchery]

That's awesome! My goal is to make these videos nice and clear so everyone can conquer new stitches!

[@Leeqzombie]

I've never been particularly interested in embroidery myself, but this came up in my recommendations and I think I might have to buy some embroidery thread now...

[@gettheetothestitchery]

Yay, go for it! It's such a relaxing and rewarding craft!

[@carmenriquelme815]

Gracias por compartir tu arte

[@b.bailey8244]

I love not only how you show us slowly with variations, but how this is all on a sampler for reference. Thank you!

[@zen_ccg]

*sees crows foot* *immediately makes idea to do a Triforce from Legend of Zelda* I wanna make my first embroidery sampler now

[@gettheetothestitchery]

Yes! Crow's foot is such a specific stitch, and it always gives me so many ideas of awesome geometric patterns that could be done with it. Go for it! This sampler is available in my Etsy shop if you would like to give it a try: www.etsy.com/listing/870410522/pdf-pattern-embroidery-modular-sampler?ref=shop_home_feat_4

[@euuuughhhh7799]

that’s an awesome idea. i might do the same

[@Meow_dasKatze]

That was my first thought too xD

[@MaddieFishblob]

Yo I’ve just been making up my own random stitches for months now. Didn’t know there was actual techniques that….existed 👁ه👁 I gotta try some of this now, it’s beautiful

[@gettheetothestitchery]

Hey, making it up as you go is the perfect way to discover new techniques!

[@bioniclefuzzymelon8611]

The video I didn't know I needed, but KZbin recommendations finally got it right. 😌😴

[@daniellavigne6045]

The blend and brick patterns 🥰 I noticed that you stitched the letters of the techniques… each alphabet on it own. Appreciate the details and heart put into this. 💚 from Malaysia 🇲🇾

[@CandorCandor]

Thank you for the most relaxing lesson. I'm a beginner and your video has encourage me to complete the new project. Xx

[@argonwheatbelly637]

Wow, this takes me back. I remember doing all of these decades ago. It's been a while.

[@gettheetothestitchery]

Time to revisit your needle and thread!

[@kittikat4124]

Now I want to completely redo my current project thats like 99% done with the brick stitch you showed! Wish I knew about that one sooner, it looks so cool

[@gettheetothestitchery]

Great excuse to make a new project when you finish this one!

[@SoberPetals]

I am amazed at the process of this work of art. I am truly grateful for people like yourself who take time and share their talents. Thank you for all you do, this is truly a blessing!

[@lizziedoesthings1450]

This seems so cool! My grandmother got me a lot of embroidery thread but I've only used it to make bracelets so far, still have so much. Thanks for making these videos!

[@gettheetothestitchery]

You should definitely give stitching a try - it's a super relaxing craft!

[@lolayarrington8700]

This helped so much. I got assigned embroidery work for a school project and this covered a lot of stuff I needed to know.

[@gettheetothestitchery]

That's so fun! I'm glad to hear that schools are using embroidery as a teaching tool!

[@CheezeItSecret]

This was both informative and relaxing to watch! Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us

[@gettheetothestitchery]

It's always my pleasure to do so!

[@DreadlockPatriot]

This is mesmerizing. I don’t embroider necessarily, but I was looking for ways to make my amigurumi eyes cuter. Now I want to get into embroidery 😆

[@marodrey]

Beautiful! Thank you so much! No talking, just perfect images and patient hands!

[@gettheetothestitchery]

You're so welcome!

[@TO-ec4cj]

BRILLIANT VIDEO! I LEARNED SO MUCH and i have been doing embroidery for decades! i much prefer this, to endless chatter which just distracts from the actual process. i actually think i may watch future embroidery videos with the sound off! thank you! :)

[@gettheetothestitchery]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it! If you want to stick with the no VoiceOver/peaceful music style, check out all my embroidery meditation videos - I put them out before each new group of tutorials, and they just feature all of the stitches done slowly with no talking!

[@PhoenixandMuser]

Thank you for sharing this - you’ve made the long and short stitch make sense so now I’m excited to try it!

[@gettheetothestitchery]

I'm so glad!

[@debikachakraborty9609]

You are an angel sent by God to help women like me who are helpless 🙏🙏

[@gettheetothestitchery]

Aw you're too kind!

[@jayemorrison5392]

I think the fish bone stitch looks so cool I’ll definitely have to try that one

[@ez8664]

Where is the love button? This is one of the coolest and best video for me as a beginner! Thank you thank you!

[@gettheetothestitchery]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it!!

[@talleric4523]

Perfect perfect perfect!! Just the type of video I was looking for. Thank you!

[@gettheetothestitchery]

I'm so glad it was helpful!

[@sydney-op1zp]

This is so calming and educational at the same time

So meditative and practical ! Thank you for sharing !

[@lizavalos6021]

I love everything about this video. The music, the peace, the stitching. Thank you!

[@gettheetothestitchery]

That's wonderful, I'm so glad!

[@queenie9662]

Ty so much I’m 14 and I love embroidery and I forgot how to brick stitch :)

[@gettheetothestitchery]

You are so welcome!

[@annytrejo510]

i love this video, it shows so perfect the stitch without even talking, i love that i can show this to my friends who doesn´t speak english!!!

[@gettheetothestitchery]

That's great! I love creating something that can be useful around the world!

[@miadavis604]

I used to do this as a kid. I loved it. This was great.

[@afnanahmed8674]

Thank you .. i really love it 💖 I wish you all the best 💖

[@StopMadeON]

Видео завораживает с первых секунд. Очень красивый эмбиент. Хорошая подача техник вышивания! Вдохновляет!

[@omayoub391]

لم اعرف هذاالنوع من الطرز وجدته صدفة في اليوتيوب ودققت كثيرا في عدة فيديوهات لكنها سريعة اما عملكي هذا سهل عليا الفهم شكرا جزيلاوفقكي الله وأعانك على فعل الخير☺

[@jayx.f.9037]

just began learning embroidery and this is incredibly helpful! thank you so much!!

[@salmanzaheer5060]

Amazing 😍 it's so relaxing to watch it although it's not my cup of tea but still she does the embroidery so neatly that watching it is itself a treat❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@crustttttt]

Just bought a embroidery hoop! So excited to try these techniques!! 💚💚

[@gettheetothestitchery]

Yay! Welcome to the world of stitching!

[@scarlettskies100]

this is like a visual meditation....perfect

[@decorumgun]

I just got a little embroidery set from Wally world and I think I'm obsessed now. its really cool

[@itsmesassy88]

This is by far my favorite tutorial. Thank you so much for taking the time to do this. It’s super helpful. :)

[@gettheetothestitchery]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@catmpofu]

Beautiful stitching. Relaxing sweet music. Happy Sunday morning near the end of 2020. Thank you ♡

[@gettheetothestitchery]

Thank you so much!

[@_leaf-3525]

this is so cool! I'm wanting to get into embroidery and had no idea that there were so many different techniques

[@CyberSky12]

fantastic tutorial! thank you for taking the time to fully demonstrate every stitch, it leaves no questions or confusion (even without narration!). i will definitely be watching more of your videos to learn more techniques :)

[@vanguardiris3232]

Fantastic! Thank you for this - I've been crocheting lately, partly because I was bored with cross stitch, but these are making me feel like this blanket could do with some embroidered decorations!

[@gettheetothestitchery]

Oo yes! I love seeing a mixture of different artworks and crafts!

[@monanadeem8523]

Great tutorial 👏👍🏼

[@janedang9554]

I've been looking for a tutorial video like this. Thank you so much

[@doyiejeno1278]

This video is so relaxing. I love this.

[@liwalter7535]

Wow 😯 your really good 😌 at sewing 🧵 I’m impressed

[@gettheetothestitchery]

Thank you very much!

[@dabriaaspen7343]

This is so enchanting, as someone who just learned about embroidery's existence by sheer chance i can't tell you enough how fascinating this is

[@gettheetothestitchery]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it, and I hope you keep exploring this lovely craft!

[@unclerojelio6320]

I may never embroider anything but I found this very relaxing.

[@aleaffun]

Thank you for sharing this lovely and clear tutorial.I am going to work on it right away. ❤

[@cheryldahl9192]

I was looking forward to seeing how you do the one called, "Whipped" :(

[@gettheetothestitchery]

Check out some of the other tutorial videos to see how to do every stitch on this pattern!

[@screetchycello]

TIMESTAMPS: 0:05 - Satin Stitch 2:10 - Threadsaver version 5:03 - Long & Short (Blend) 9:52 - Long & Short (Brick) 13:51 - Crow's Foot 17:13 - Fishbone (Up) 19:37 - Fishbone (Down)

[@user-gk4gd6eq1q]

love this video! thank you for putting so much love into it ❤

[@Sewing_Keepsakes]

Beautiful! When I was seven years old, my grandma sat me down and taught me how to hand sew fabric yo-yos, and then she taught me how to hand embroider, making a candle wicking stitch, which are basically tiny little knots

[@Zoe-hx6ly]

If I can just add to folks: for the satin stitch, the thread saver method is not NEARLY as stable as the “proper” method in my experience. Save yourself some frustration and gaps and go for the “proper” method - you’ll be glad you did. I also found that I got much neater edges with the “proper” method and since I do designs that are very bold and require cleaner lines, it is a must for me. Definitely a hard lesson learned!

[@gettheetothestitchery]

Very true! The thread saver method can be helpful when you're trying not to compress your fabric too much, when you're on the last leg of a thread color, or if the section you're sewing doesn't need a lot of back stability to it, but when in doubt and when able, it's always better to go with the proper way.

[@najmaht.a.1314]

Guess everyone wanted to try stitching in quarantine

[@deborahdosunmu4778]

Great tutorial video of embroidery stitching! Thank you!

[@cathyphegley7414]

This tutorial is so soothing and instructional. I’m new to embroidery so this helps soooo much!

[@gettheetothestitchery]

That's awesome! Welcome to the stitching community!

[@JoannCarolus]

Well, who knew? One of the great mysteries of my life has just been solved. (Too embarrassed to describe what I've been doing). ❤

[@gettheetothestitchery]

Oo I'm so curious now... Haha but we have all been there!

[@yanc4237]

... Im curious too-

[@JoannCarolus]

O, geez. ok - A 2mm split-stitch. As dense-ish fill. Takes forever, looks not so great. Seed-like, prone to gaps.

[@yanc4237]

@@JoannCarolus wasn't expecting an answer but thanks for telling!😄

[@alecampos1491]

Hi! Awesome and very helpful video :) , but I have a question, what are the differences between the proper and thread saver satin stitches? Also, do you have any advice to avoid loose stitches when filling big figures (when there is a big length side to side) ? Thank you!

[@gettheetothestitchery]

Thanks! To find out more about the thread saver vs proper stitches, check out my video on hoop butts here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mWqtk5-KmLeaoKs As far as the large spaces go, I would recommend not using satin stitch to fill them. It can be tempting to go with satin stitch so you have those clean, straight lines, but don't be afraid to try out other fill stitches like brick, long and short, chain, or split stitch. Those will add some texture to the shape, but they will also keep your stitches tight and close to the fabric. If you really want to do satin stitch, make sure your fabric is pulled as tight as possible, and give each stitch an extra (gentle) tug to make sure you are leaving no slack as you go around.

[@swagswig]

I have been looking for a guide for a while now so that I can surpised my husband with hand stitched designs and embroidery. I think I found my guide 💜

[@gettheetothestitchery]

Oh my goodness, that's so sweet! I'm sure you will make some beautiful designs!

[@aeriacross770]

I haven't searched anything embroidery but I have started to do it a few days ago and look what KZbin has recommended me .

[@kittykins9571]

I can tell this like a home made embroidery stitches and techniques poster! ❤❤Can you do a final reveal?

[@gettheetothestitchery]

It is a pattern I designed on my own! You can see all the final projects on my IG account, @gettheetothestitchery!

[@mooo6187]

A pretty nice video But.. How do I start and end? I mean..how should I thread the thread? And how should I knot it?..

[@gettheetothestitchery]

I actually have a video coming out soon that will cover all of this information! Stay tuned!

[@KaiIwai]

So hypnotizing and relaxing to watch. Definitely makes me want to learn

[@gettheetothestitchery]

Yay! That's the goal!

[@barianaaria8473]

I had a hard time blending color. Finally a tutorial i that i understand. Thank you thank you!!

[@gettheetothestitchery]

I'm so glad you found it helpful!

[@definitelynotashark1799]

What is the function of going back and forth with the thread saver satin stitch? I've always just worked it "left to right" like the proper part you did, just working very close.

[@gettheetothestitchery]

So when doing satin stitch the proper way, you are putting just as much floss on the back of the fabric as on the front. This gives you a nice, sturdy stitch, but it also leaves a lot of floss unseen. If I'm running out of a certain color and want to conserve my thread, I'll do the thread saver version, when puts a lot less floss unseen on the back of the fabric, and therefore uses less floss overall!

[@mikey7413]

I don't embroidery at all but wondered the same and eventually guessed that it might help stabilize it during wear to prevent bunching. Stress on any single thread in the fill will tug at several different parts of it, right? So maybe it recovers from accidents better?

[@riezlcoveta7463]

I wondered the same. I wish we can see the back..

[@gettheetothestitchery]

@@riezlcoveta7463 Check out my video on knots and hoop butts for a view of the back and explanation of the thread saver stitches!

[@TheRubyLawless]

exactly why i stopped watching.

[@catherinepoteat]

Crows Foot? No, that’s the Triforce!

[@AB-qo3xh]

This video is perfect. It's clear, very useful and also relaxing. Thank you ❤

[@gettheetothestitchery]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@LoopyWolf]

What a fantastic format.. Thank you

[@carlygove1342]

how is the thread saver satin stitch a thread saver? what's the benefit?

[@gettheetothestitchery]

The thread saver option will cover the same amount of area using less thread, because there is not as much left on the back of the fabric as in the normal method. Sometimes, we are scrimping to save the last bit of a certain color, so a thread-saving method of a stitch can help prolong the running out.

[@avanipandit6563]

When me who has stitched one day in my life gets recommended this video. 👁👄👁

[@arid5326]

so glad i stumble upon this video! very beautiful and simple tutorial

[@gettheetothestitchery]

Thank you so much!

[@juniperwool]

This was so calming...thank you for sharing!

[@gettheetothestitchery]

You are so welcome!

[@soprl]

I try to embroider, but I can never seem to be able to fill it up completely, even after this video. I suspect that my thread is too thin

[@gettheetothestitchery]

If you are using only one or two strands of embroidery floss, or if you're using a regular sewing thread instead of one meant for embroidery, it's going to be super hard to fill an area (especially a decently large one) with thread. I definitely suggest going up to 3+ strands of embroidery floss to make it way easier, then think about making each stitch almost on top of the one before it. Hope that helps!

[@soprl]

@@gettheetothestitchery Oh Ok thanks so much, I don't have any needles specially for embroidery, so I tried using two strands but it couldn't fit in :P

[@anne5182]

I wish there was a few vocal instructions but other than that this was a good video I’m just kinda bad at watching and following lol

[@gettheetothestitchery]

Tutorials with VoiceOver are coming soon!

[@yanc4237]

Im actually prefering these stuff without voiceovers😀 i never thought id prefer these but after some videos im really loving no voiceover videos!😁

[@Galaktika963]

Exactly what I need! Thank you so much!

[@MariaMartinez-jb3zn]

I love knowledge too! Thank you for sharing! 🙏🏽🙋🏻‍♀️👍🏽

[@yasminebelaid9743]

May i ask how many threads are you using on the satin stitch filling ? Because whn i used a thick thread it didnt look this clean at all, especially tht im making anime characters and stuff, also every tiny mistake would be so flagrant it didnt look pretty :'((

[@gettheetothestitchery]

Satin stitch will definitely look cleaner the fewer (or thinner) thread you use. This was done with three strands of embroidery floss, which is a really comfortable zone to stay in, but if you want it to be even cleaner, you can drop to 2 or even 1 strands! It will take a lot more focus and patience to make the edges perfect and fill in an area, but in the end, it will look amazing.

[@riezlcoveta7463]

I am so glad I found this. Inspiring and relaxing to watch..Thank you..❤️

[@gettheetothestitchery]

You're so very welcome!

[@ellipsis-]

I've just started thinking about doing embroidery and this is a huge help. Thank you!

[@gettheetothestitchery]

I'm so glad you found it helpful! Best of luck!

[@okayyeahhhh2339]

Very helpful and straight to the point. Thank you!💕

[@gettheetothestitchery]

You're so welcome!