satin stitch

American  

noun

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

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satin stitch British  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of satin stitch

First recorded in 1675–85

Example Sentences

It is executed in simple feather stitch for the tail feathers and satin stitch very evenly shaded.

From Jacobean Embroidery Its Forms and Fillings Including Late Tudor by Fitzwilliam, Ada Wentworth

Velvet mantelet, with arabesque in silk braiding, a quarter of an inch wide, and satin stitch, slightly fitting to the waist; wide sleeves, and entirely embroidered.

From The International Magazine, Volume 2, No. 2, January, 1851 by Various

The letters are worked in a raised satin stitch, and a running stitch in another colour threads in and out down the centre of each letter.

From Embroidery and Tapestry Weaving by Christie, Grace

Plate X.—An Embroidered Sampler.—The work is carried out in coloured silks in minute cross-stitch and occasional rows of satin stitch, upon a ground of fine single-thread canvas.

From Embroidery and Tapestry Weaving by Christie, Grace

Like satin stitch, all outlines are run with an even darning stitch, except the very small eyelet holes, made with a stiletto.

From Textiles and Clothing by Watson, Kate Heintz