satin stitch

noun

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

Origin of satin stitch

First recorded in 1675–85

Words Nearby satin stitch

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How to use satin stitch in a sentence

The satin stitch is an over and over stitch and is used on materials of all kinds for marking linen, etc.
Textiles and Clothing | Kate Heintz Watson
Like satin stitch, all outlines are run with an even darning stitch, except the very small eyelet holes, made with a stiletto.
Textiles and Clothing | Kate Heintz Watson
It is just satin stitch combined with simple running stitch.
Needlework Economies | Various
Lace and satin-stitch work used to be made to a considerable extent.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 17, Slice 6 | Various
In working on a frame, you bring your needle always up through the last-made satin-stitch in order to start the next.
Art in Needlework | Lewis F. Day

British Dictionary definitions for satin stitch

satin stitch

noun

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

Origin of satin stitch

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

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