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

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Example Sentences

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satin stitch

One may finish off darning, for example, at the edges with a satin stitch.

From Art in Needlework A Book about Embroidery by Mary Buckle

The sprays are in satin stitch, which is one of the best for small sprays to be worked solid.

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

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 Kate Heintz Watson

The leaves, Example I & II, satin stitch with stem stitch outline both sides, centre veinings in stem stitch, turnover in leaf, II, in block stitch.

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

This name is worked in satin stitch, with small dots of raised satin stitch.

From Beeton's Book of Needlework by Mrs. (Isabella Mary) Beeton

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