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5 Repeat the desired length. (Fig 10) Make another straight stitch (Fig 13)

Fig 10 Fig 13

3 And bring the needle up again at the ending point of
the previous stitch. find it most convenient to do when
the thread is not pulled through completely. (Fig 14)
Fig 14

Steam stitch
1 The basics of working stem stitch. (Fig 11)

Fig 11
4 Show the stabbing way of stem stitching (stabbing
is when the needle goes up and down through the
fabric) but there is a sewing way too when you just
scoop a bit of the fabric with your needle not leaving
the front side. However, if you’re using a hoop or a
frame where your fabric is taut, sewing is not the best
way to go about it as it can cause puckering. (Fig 15)

Fig 15

2 Bring the needle up at the beginning point of the line,
make a straight stitch and bring it up again this time
in the middle of the first stitch. Make sure your needle
hovers over the working thread. (Fig 12)

Fig 12

5 So here is a stem stitched line. Note how much it
resembles a rope – that is a distinguishing feature,
although there are also nuances... but we will speak
about it a bit later :). (Fig 16)
Fig 16

18 H & C: Hand Embroidery Artisan : (NSQF - 2024) Exercise 1.2.08