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

This insertion is worked in raised satin stitch and buttonhole stitch.

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

IV Flowers in soft blues in satin stitch, acorns have their cups worked in French knots.

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

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 Fitzwilliam, Ada Wentworth

The calyxes are worked in satin stitch with moss green silk, and the lilies-of-the-valley with white silk.

From Harper's Young People, May 18, 1880 An Illustrated Weekly by Various

The turned over serrated edge is in satin stitch of graduating shade.

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