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

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satin stitch

Long and short stitch is a very slight variation, if any, from satin stitch.

From Embroidery and Tapestry Weaving by Grace Christie

The pattern can also be worked entirely in silk with satin stitch.

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

Apart from gradation of colour, the surface to be covered by satin stitch has often to be partitioned up in some way in order to make the satin stitches of a practical length.

From Embroidery and Tapestry Weaving by Grace Christie

The term split-stitch describes no new stitch, but a particular treatment to which a crewel or a satin stitch is submitted.

From Art in Needlework A Book about Embroidery by Mary Buckle

A darning and a satin stitch may be worked so that the embroidery has almost the same effect on both sides of the material.

From Arts and Crafts Essays by Members of the Arts and Crafts Exhibition Society by Various