How to Long and Short Stitch

Learn the basics of how to long and short stitch. This is just a little taste to get you started. This is a little more of an advanced stitch. It's great for filling in large areas and shading with different colors.
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[@alexisharris6622]

You single-handedly taught me to hand embroider with a cumulative like 15 minutes of KZbin videos. You’re amazing ❤

[@easyrunner60]

The other day, I decided I wanted to learn how to hand embroider. I ordered a "Beginner" embroider kit from Amazon. It came today. I think the seller assumed this beginner knew the different stitches. It did not say how to do the stitches. It just said which stitches the pattern used. So this is a great help. They seem pretty simple. Looking forward to starting this project.

[@celiavinciguerra555]

I got this same kit!!!

[@ELoouise323]

Same!!

[@gillianmackenzie2998]

Same!!!

[@SM-fi1be]

I've just started learning to embroider and I love these little videos! Very easy to follow and it's clear to see what you're doing. I've successfully learned 3 new stitches already - thanks :)

[@lisasnodgrass5934]

Same here!!! Thank you for these videos!

[@phoebehall8869]

These videos are very helpful because I have a kit but it is not a new one and don't exactly understand the directions. I prefer watching the video hands on better, so thank you for that

[@CutesyCrafts]

I'm the same way! So much easier to learn from video. :) Glad I could help!

[@user-dh9gg1qd7v]

These videos are very amazing especially helping with my Lifeskills homework. These videos helped me sew stiches, including helping my friends sewing those stiches, learning different stiches, remebering all. Your videos are very useful especially for those who are learning how to do stiches or sewing stiches for homework.

[@maggiehannah7678]

This was simple to follow but also super informative. Thanks so much for making such a wonderful tutorial!!

[@robynlloyd9448]

Brilliant. Great videos. Straight to the instructions and very clear. (Too many people spend the first 2 to 3 minutes rambling on about themselves.) Thank you so much Wanting to finish some embroidery that my mother left. My first challenge like a person below is decoding the instructions on the card with the tablecloth.

[@christiekelley8690]

You are an AMAZING teacher! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

[@meaghanb9118]

Thank you so very much! I have a really great book that shows, pretty much, step by step. However seeing it in action, so clearly!!, really makes the difference in understanding and creating these stitches.

[@bridgettebazin641]

Today is started to teach myself how to embroider, and your videos have been so helpful! The instructions I got aren't so clear, but your videos are perfect

[@pompom45]

Thank you so much for all your videos they are a great help!

[@Iambunnyisme]

I love your videos, they are so clear and concise. Thank you so much!.

[@jokennedy158]

I’m enjoying the stitching, it’s very meditative, and relaxing. Thank you

[@dahliakotlyar9311]

great tutorial on long and short stitch

[@englishwithayaa5883]

You’re amazing 😍 It’s very easy to follow Thank you so much 😊

[@CutesyCrafts]

Thanks so much 😊

[@EmilysBickel]

Your videos are so helpful, thanks you so much!!

[@CutesyCrafts]

Glad you like them!

[@danukr3081]

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[@BaStTiLo]

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[@seemaalvi3098]

Thank you these videos are really helpful

[@JasYummyCooking]

Very useful video 👍you have done really good job 😍..I watched your fish bone stitch also 👍.done my work after watching your videos..it really help me out ❤️. god bless

[@ramprasanth7583]

Thankyou mam... Very simple and informative...

[@megurumicrochet2256]

Thank you very much, for your video

[@danger34434j]

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[@ahtijansson9283]

I bought a kit because I'm just new to embroidery and I'm not a picture learner so most of the instructions were no good for me. I've watched other videos on certain stiches and your videos I've learnt the fastest and quickest from as they are short easy to see slow and clear to understand

[@zura3395]

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[@srp0205]

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[@lauriebutler1666]

Thanks so much for your videos! I'm brand new to embroidery and you helped me quite a bit. I do have a question about outline for the long and short... Does that add to the look of the stitch, or is it more of a guide?

[@CutesyCrafts]

It's just a guide. You don't have to do it.

[@oliviadaly4795]

What does the splitting the thread when doing L&S do? This is the first tutorial I've seen where the thread's split. I've always seen it worked from the bottom up, where in effect a backstitch is made into the same hole, not top down where it's split

[@mktegaki_e]

May i ask what the outlining does? Does it reinforce the fabric, or is it a personal preference?

[@CutesyCrafts]

Just a preference. I don't do it anymore, but it's helpful for beginners. It helps keep a smooth outline of whatever shape you are filling because you have to go over that line.

[@mktegaki_e]

@@CutesyCrafts thanks for explaining, that does make sense!

[@alexzarycka8016]

Very helpful, thank you

[@Orca101]

Thank you so much! One question though, am I able to use any amount of thread?

[@CutesyCrafts]

Yes, you can always use any amount of thread. Smaller amounts will make the colors blend a little better and make it smoother.

[@trosa1385]

What is your recommendation for the amount of strands to use when doing this stitch?

[@CutesyCrafts]

It depends on how much texture you want. If you are trying to blend more than one color together, I'd use 2 at most. If you look at "thread painting" tutorials, I think some people even use 1 strand, although I'm not sure how you'd split that very easily. I don't enjoy using only one thread.

[@Annaaniaanka]

Which needle is best to use for this stitch if I'm using three strands?

[@CutesyCrafts]

Size 8 embroidery needle for 3 strands. Here's a post about supplies: cutesycrafts.com/2018/08/5-essential-hand-embroidery-supplies.html