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

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

This pretty name is worked in delicately raised satin stitch and point de pois; the dots in dotted satin stitch, and the elegant little design beneath is worked in point russe.

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

The pattern, composed of vine leaves and grapes, is carried out in dark brown silk on a linen ground, the leaves being all outlined with satin stitch.

From Embroidery and Tapestry Weaving by Christie, Grace

It was worked entirely in flat satin stitch and eyelet holes, known as the "bird's eye" pattern.

From Chats on Old Lace and Needlework by Lowes, Emily Leigh

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