satin stitch

noun

1. a long, straight embroidery stitch worked closely parallel in rows to form a pattern that resembles satin.

satin stitch

noun

1. an embroidery stitch consisting of rows of flat stitches placed close together

Word History and Origins

Origin of satin stitch¹

First recorded in 1675–85

Word History and Origins

Origin of satin stitch¹

C17: so called from the satin-like appearance of embroidery using this stitch