Machine Satin Stitch Tips - How to stitch curves, corners & points

[@lisesheeba4156]

Yes it was useful....learned that the needle starts on the background....just that tip was worth watching your video...thank you

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

You’re welcome 😊

[@lindathompson389]

I never , ever heard about doing those little diagonal stitches on the corners ! Wow ! What a difference. Also on curves I was stitching WAY too fast. Boy ! There’s nothing like good knowledge and instruction. Aren’t we lucky to live in a time when we can so easily learn from one another’s experience and know-how instead of the trial and error of winging it on your own ? Thank you for so generously sharing.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Yes! I have learned so much from watching other creators and artist....it's like having a teacher in the room with you hahaha. I'm so glad this video was helpful for you :)

[@lynnbrophy9287]

this was so incredibly helpful for a machine satin stitch appliqué novice. exactly what i needed and clear as a bell instructions. thank you very much.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

You are so welcome!

[@eshjane]

Thank you 😊

[@patricialoomis9682]

Very helpful. Thank you!

[@annafairbanks8967]

Lisa....absolutely the best video for a beginner like myself. Thank you for taking the time to make this and sharing. I will be referencing this many times. Thank you!

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

I'm so glad this video was so helpful Anna! I appreciate the awesome feedback!

[@tia-flame]

Refer to this video often when I need to appliqué. Very clear & precise instructions. Thank you so much!

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

You are so welcome!

[@evocationart8370]

Your tutorial is excellent, really clear thank you 😊

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

You're welcome 😊

[@mgs783]

This was the best tutorial explaining all the dynamics as well as great close up camera work! Last week I also learned (& had no idea before) that using embroidery thread like for machine embroidery to sew a satin stitch was a good option in contrast to using sewing thread. I am excited to practice incorporating your advice and experiment with different thread to do the satin stitch with. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. Your calm and methodical voice made this tutorial excellent❣️👍

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

that is so funny....when I hear my own voice I immediately think ewwwww....hahahaa. I am so glad that showing the close-ups was helpful! I like using embroidery thread in my regular sewing machine. It has opened a whole new color range of options for me as I have a ton of it hahaa. I like the sheen of it, it really stands out. It's a bit thinner than my all purpose thread so many times I have to adjust my settings differently (closer together).

[@Love2Quilt]

TY Lisa best video on teaching this technique and love love the close up view so can actually see

[@cdodson8860]

Thank you so much. Your instructions are so good. After following as you went I was able to satin stitch around corners beautifully!

[@Trinchifurr]

Thank you for this tutorial! Still fantastic 5 years later! ♥️

[@FatemaAmmar76]

This video was so very helpful to me. I am watching this after ruining a few applique projects. But hopefully now I'll do better with your tips and tricks. So grateful for the knowledge you have imparted here.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Glad it was helpful!

[@bonnielee8935]

It all makes sense now, thank you so much for your patience in teaching us!

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

I'm so glad Bonnie! You are certainly welcome :)

[@mariandavis3483]

Wow! I learned so much from you in this video! Thank you for your great tips! I would like to share something I learned and is not how I anchor my starting thread. Instead of pulling my top thread to the back I now pull it forward under the pressure foot and to the front; and as I stitch it, I guide it under the satin stitch for an inch or two which anchors it under and just clip any excess. I then only have the bobbin thread to cut.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Thank you so much Marian! I really like the idea of pulling the top thread forward and stitching over it. In projects like my quilts that get washed I really try to remember to do that......it's a habit I'd really like to get set in my head. Most of the time I forget to do it hahaaa.

[@lyndawilson6080]

I learn SO much from you! Thank you!

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

You are so welcome!

[@ycarter48076]

Thanks so much for sharing I really appreciate it. I went back to a project with a satin stitch and needed some pointers thanks again.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

You are so welcome!

[@tia-flame]

One of the best instructional videos I have seen! Thank you!

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

wow, thank you so much PJ!!

[@maryhattrick4801]

Thank you for taking the time to record this. Good tutorial for beginners, and more advanced quilters. It's nice to have a visual to come back to if one forgets. LOL. I finished an 18 square, 23 owl applique quilt in December and had every one of these shapes to tackle for the multi-pieced owls. The triangle, 1 inch owl beaks, were the most difficult. I used both of your examples for those small pieces, depending on my mood at the time. 😊

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

hahahaa, I'm so much like you in this....it really depends on my mood as to what kind of stitch I'm going to do....and how much time I devote to doing it hahhaa. I appreciate the awesome feedback, I appreciate it a lot! Your owl quilt sounds AMAZING!

[@donnabrown6218]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. The video is very clear, concise information.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Thank you so much Donna :)

[@clogdancer06]

Thank you so much for this tutorial!!! I made the camper pillow and I had never appliqued. Lol. I can now remove satin stitches very quickly :) Thank you... Thank you

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

hahahaha.......If I had a nickel for every stitch I've ever had to rip out......I could take the rest of the month off on vacation hahaha ! Your first applique project was the camper pillow! I feel so proud :) I'm glad this video was helpful, keep at it, you'll get better and better

[@busybeaver793]

Thank you Lisa for the tutorial. I learned something new today.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

that is so awesome! so glad I could share the tips and that they were useful :)

[@teresaharris7894]

Excellent tutorial, will be practicing. Thank you

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Glad it was helpful!

[@brendamccormack6648]

Thank you so much! I learned so much and you made it look very easy!

[@janivarsson2913]

Thank you for your great tips

[@theresatate8038]

This was very helpful. You do a great job!

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Thank you so much Theresa!

[@melanieosip3087]

Thank you so much this tutorial has been really helpful!

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

I'm so glad Melanie, thank you!

[@lilykamikihara4803]

great tutorial! Thank you! I definitely think my satin stitch will look much better.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

You are so welcome!

[@barbarahopkins5845]

Super helpful! Wish I'd seen this earlier.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ColorfullCute]

Thank you for this super helpful video!

[@reneebequick]

Thank you so much for this video! So helpful!

[@alisondrage972]

Thank you Lisa.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

my pleasure, thanks for watching Alison!

[@melodyn2music]

thanks for the video. I needed this

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

you are very welcome! Hope this helps :)

[@jacquieumberger3620]

I enjoyed this tutorial on satin stitch. I have been using an open toe foot to do my Hawaiian Style Applique but had trouble with the concave turns you explain the marking on your foot and I checked my out . What a difference this made for me to keep it straight. Also how you explain which way the needle should be.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Hi Jacquie, I'm really glad this video was so helpful for you, thanks for watching!

[@The_torero]

Thanks for this!

[@bernadettesjones9142]

I now understand it. I was always having wonky consistency thank you😀

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

I'm so glad this was helpful!

[@PhillipLandmeier]

Great video! Thanks for posting. The techniques you showed for curves and outside corners all worked well. I discovered one piece of the puzzle missing: inside right angles. Or, inside angles, inside corners in general. So if you wanted to applique a cutout shaped like a star or a cross, how do you make those turns?

[@zenbrooklyn]

I'm gonna try the same technique as the outside corners: doing 2-3 stitches at a 45 degree angle to fill in the corner before continuing with the the next edge. I'll bet that's the solution!!🖖😁

[@kaytucker7757]

Thank you! Very helpful 😊

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

I'm so glad you found this helpful Kay, thanks for watching!

[@debbietweed3542]

Awesome tutorial

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Glad you liked it

[@zenbrooklyn]

Thank you so very much for sharing these wonderful tips! Also for the encouragement. 😊 From looking at the comments you receive, mine included, You are very appreciated!!! All the best from your New Subscriber. 🖖😎

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Awesome, thanks so much!

[@leahg4596]

Thank you for these great tips. I avoid doing applique unless it is in machine embroidery because I can never get my stitches to look right. Hopefully with your guidance I can do a better job.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

I'll tell you, the embroidery machine does such a PERFECT stitch.....that I haven't seen many people in this world that could do it anywhere close to that hahaha.....and I think we get so used to seeing the satin stitch from the embroidery machine that when we do it ourselves, it's easy to be disappointed. That's one reason I'm always working to get better and better....ONE DAY I want my satin stitch to look like the embroidery machine did it hahahaaa

[@lorelei256]

Thank you for sharing

[@karenkerrigan336]

Thank you! That was so helpful

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

I'm so glad this was a helpful video, thanks for watching Karen!

[@treeroofgrass]

cool!! Thanks!!

[@donaunsworth5620]

Im about to try my first satin stitch. Your very clear techniques will hopefully help me. I'd like to be able to do a monogram on a dressing down for my hubby. I definitely need to practice first. Is it possible to draw the lettering then sew around also do i need a stabaliser or just sew. Sorry im a complete novice here. Thank you for your video and time ❤

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Yes, you could draw what you want to stitch, if doing a monogram, use a cut away stabilizer :)

[@donaunsworth5620]

@ thank you for your reply. I’m now googling cut away stabilisers. Practice runs first. Must walk before running. I’ve been so scared to even attempt this stitch. Now excited 😀

[@Ishratayeshaboutique]

Nice video🤗🤗🤗

[@cgcreation699]

Thank you 😍From sri lanka

[@HUGO-bd1pt]

Like for your contagious smile!!! And many thanks!

[@enkhtsetsegbat-ochir8728]

I am from Mongolia. Thank you for sharing of your wonderful experience. I have a question: what number of the threat suitable for satin stiches is.

[@elizabethbenedict3332]

Good job congrats

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Thanks Betty, hope you are well, sending hugs :)

[@mariepark4250]

Hello Lovely Lisa, thank you for your clear tutorial for people like me who have no clue. In this video, you have a white square under your fabric. What is that? I rewound a couple of times and cannot find the answer. Thanks again! You are a great instructor.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

You are so welcome Marie, under the fabric I use a tear away stabilizer to keep the stitches nice...you can also use a cutaway stabilizer as well :)

[@leighcathy]

What top & bobbin thread type and weight to you suggest for appliqué?

[@tinastiner4329]

What do you use under the fabric

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Hi Tina, most of the time I use a medium or lightweight tear away stabilizer. If stitching clothing or something really dense I'll use a cutaway stabilizer. Keeps the stitches pretty and prevents a lot of puckering.

[@keariesites2720]

Thank you so much for sharing! What is it that you're using to back your work? Is that tear away stabilizer or paper?

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

that is a tear away stabilizer :)

[@colleenpaton6016]

Hi Lisa, Thanks so much for taking the time to do this video. I have never done applique before and after watching your "how to" I am now practicing. I am having the most trouble on the corners...I turn it like you showed and take a few stitches but then once I turn it to go straight again it gets all bunched up and wont move forward...any suggestions?

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Hey Colleen :) Ok, so first, are you using a stabilizer under your work? Second, you may want to try increasing your stitch length. It sounds to me like what happens to me when my stitches are to close together for the size needle and thread I'm using. Try increasing a step or two....try this and let me know.

[@colleenpaton6016]

@@TheQuiltmakerHomestead thanks for the tips. I worked on it for about 4 hours last night. Got the circle and square down fairly well...now just really having difficulty with the sharp corners like on the crescent shape and triangles. Yes, I am using a stabilizer (a phone book page folded over and seems to work really well) It just my turning..figuring how much to turn etc. For everyone 1 do okish...there are atleast 4 or 5 very bad ones 😂😂. Do u use the same size on a square or circle as u would on a triangle or crescent shape? On the video it doesnt really mention if u change stitch sizes based on the shape..of course except for the last triangle you demo with changing stitching coming in to corners.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

I used the same stitch width and length on all of the stitching except that last triangle :)

[@aliciafigueroa4001]

What width and length do you use to make your satin stitch? Thank you 😄

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Hi Alicia, it changes from project to project, and from thread to thread. I hardly ever use the same setting twice lol. What I like to do after picking the thread that I want to use is......grab some scraps and test out the satin stitch. Then you can adjust how wide you want it to be and also how close together you want the stitches to be, before you ever bring in your work :)

[@iulia-mariailes7682]

Can you tell me which is the position of feed dogs when you use satin foot?

[@rhondaverma6358]

Are you using a stabilizer on the back the same way you would use for embroidery?

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Sometimes I do if I'm using thinner fabric that doesn't support the stitches without puckering :)

[@zaidarosario2281]

Hi Lisa ,what kind of stich you using to do the satin stich is zig zag, thanks

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Hi Zaida, on my Singer Patchwork machine I have to use a zigzag stitch that's really close together to get a satin stitch, however on my Juki there is a satin stitch setting :)

[@Nicole_808]

Hi Lisa! Do you know what could be causing my satin stitches to not have clean lines? I’ve tried adjusting bobbin tension and upper thread tension and my satin stitches are very messy looking. Thank you in advance!

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

It would be really helpful to actually see some pictures, you can email me at [e-mail]

[@Nicole_808]

@@TheQuiltmakerHomestead I just sent you an email with pictures :) Thank you so much for taking the time, Lisa!!

[@vickirushing8298]

What are your settings for width and length in doing the satin stitch on an appliqué?

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Each time I do a satin stitch on applique I change my settings for the desired look I am going for. Sometimes I like a thinner finished stitch and sometimes I like it to be wider. I think it's a good idea to make that determination before stitching your project...pull over some scraps and play with the settings and stitches to find the look you want to achieve before bringing in your work.

[@rebeccasewing]

I acrtually like the triangle that is the same width all the way around. Thank you for this, Lisa. I just watched Patrick Lose showing how he stitches applique. Good grief! The video was terrible. The viewer couldn't see anythng he was doing. Your demonstration is excellent. You're a terrific teacher. BTW, my sports quilts turned out really well using your grid method. The recipients were thrilled. I'd show you photos but I don't know how to send them to you.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

I was sooooo glad to hear about your sports quilt!! You can send me pictures at [e-mail] or if you do Facebook you can find me there as well. I'm really glad you were able to see the stitches well from this video, thanks for your awesome feedback!

[@britneypenfold1125]

Wow! Great tutorial. What kind of sewing machine is this? It’s so quiet!

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Juki HZL F600 Exceed

[@carlahollingsworth6410]

I take a sharpie and mark the indention on the foot it helps greatly.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

that is such a good idea Carla! Thanks for sharing, I'm willing to bet there are people out there that would find this tip so useful! :)

[@blancaestelarodriguezberzu3348]

Me encanta tu canal ,lástima que no entiendo ingles, y no puedo saber lo que explicas ,pero visualmente logro entender lo suficiente, la aguja en que ubicación debe estar, centro, izquierda o derecha

[@fortunatemate2659]

Hi there, What machine you have?

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Hello :) In this video I am using a Juki F600.

[@rashettewalker7339]

What type of thread should we be using?

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

I would start with an embroidery thread on top and a bobbin thread on the bottom :)

[@rashettewalker7339]

@@TheQuiltmakerHomestead Thanks so much for replying.

[@conniebentley8967]

what foot are you using?

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Hi Connie, in this video I am using the standard foot that came with my machine. Now I like using my open toe foot :)

[@jenniferfarsh675]

Thank you. I actually can’t hear the heater at all 😊

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

I'm so glad, thanks Jennifer! It sounds really loud in my little studio...but on days like today I really don't want to turn it off hahaa.

[@laikagonzalez9879]

Thank you might be hope for my brain,

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

there is HOPE :) You can do it.....it only takes practice and patience :)

[@sewbiz8146]

I satin stitched around velcro and after washing the stitching totally came off??!!!! WT??

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

hmmmmmmmm......it's hard saying what happened without actually taking a look.

[@mariepark4250]

I think your Velcro frayed, it frays easily when cut. This happened to me once. You can use fray check or quickly put a lighter to the edges that will keep it from coming apart

[@arcan762]

when does the video start?

[@lorelei256]

I would do 2.2 all the way around

[@collettegay1432]

I tried this on a star and my stats looked horrible

[@irenemcculloch2849]

Too much talking at start and no detail on size or width of stitch.

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

Hi Irene.........your width and stitch length is ALWAYS going to change from project to project, from thread to thread and should be tested before bringing in your work.

[@lisalu910]

Sorry, but had to hit "dislike" on this. At 12:15 you come right to the point of that crescent shape - the very part where I wanted to see how it was done, then you stopped and said "hope you find that useful" WITHOUT showing how you did the point. Honestly, what was even the "point" of that??

[@TheQuiltmakerHomestead]

As much as I respect your feedback, I would like to say that at the point in the video that you mentioned, the purpose of that clip was concave curves, not points. I covered points in other parts of this video HOWEVER, after 3 years have gone by, I like to think that my video skills have improved and now I show much more detail. I am really glad that KZbin doesn't show the number of dislikes any longer, as it is very discouraging for content creators who are just trying to share and help others with free classes. I'm also glad that KZbin doesn't see dislikes as a negative attribute, and actually counts it as engagement on your video which is a good thing.