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    Here’s a breakdown of some popular embroidery stitches:  4  Satin stitch
                1  Running stitch (Fig 2)                               •  Purpose: Creates a smooth, filled-in look, often
                                                                           used for filling shapes and creating a polished
                  Fig 2                                                    surface.

                                                                        •  How to stitch: Stitch closely spaced, parallel lines
                                                                           across a defined area, overlapping the stitches to
                                                                           create a dense, satin-like effect.
                                                                      5  French knots (Fig 5)
                                                                       Fig 5

                   •  Purpose:  A  foundational  stitch  for  outlining
                      designs, creating simple lines, and as a base for
                      other stitches.
                   •  How to stitch: Bring the needle up through the
                      fabric, then down at a spaced-out point, creating
                      a series of stitches.
                   •  Variations: Can be used to create dashed lines, or
                      be combined with other stitches for more complex   •  Purpose: Creates a small, raised knot, often used
                      designs.                                             for adding texture, details, or decorative accents.
                                                                        •  How to stitch: Wrap the thread around the needle
                2  Backstitch (Fig 3)
                                                                           several times, insert the needle close to where it
                 Fig 3                                                     emerged, and pull through to form the knot.
                                                                      6  Stem stitch
                                                                        •  Purpose: Creates a smooth, slightly twisted line,
                                                                           ideal for outlines, stems, and curves.
                                                                        •  How to stitch: Bring the needle up, take a small
                                                                           stitch forward, then bring the needle up halfway
                                                                           through the stitch, creating a slightly twisted effect.
                                                                      7  Split stitch (Fig 6)
                   •  Purpose: Creates a solid, strong line, ideal for
                      outlines, lettering, and joining fabric.         Fig 6
                   •  How to stitch: Bring the needle up, take a stitch
                      forward,  then  bring  the  needle  up  behind  the
                      previous stitch, creating a continuous, overlapping
                      line.
                3  Chain stitch (Fig 4)

                 Fig 4

                                                                        •  Purpose: Creates a braided texture, suitable for
                                                                           outlining, filling, or creating hair-like effects.
                                                                        •  How to stitch: Similar to backstitch, but the needle
                   •  Purpose: Creates a decorative chain-like pattern,    is inserted halfway through the previous stitch
                      suitable for outlining, filling spaces, and adding   when coming up, splitting the thread.
                      texture.
                                                                      8  Blanket stitch (Fig 7)
                   •  How  to  stitch:  Bring  the  needle  up,  loop  the
                      thread, insert the needle back down next to the   •  Purpose: Used for edging, securing fabric edges,
                      starting point, then bring it up a stitch length away,   and decorative purposes.
                      creating a linked chain.
                                    H & C: Hand Embroidery Artisan : (NSQF - 2024) R.T. Ex.No 1.2.08                11

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