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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