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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satin stitch

A little lower, examples of drawn threadwork are seen, while the upper portion illustrates satin stitch patterns, which more properly belong to embroidery.

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

The knot from which the different articles are suspended is black, the cigar-case yellow in cloth appliqué, the cigars brown in satin stitch.

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

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

Velvet mantelet, with arabesque in silk braiding, a quarter of an inch wide, and satin stitch, slightly fitting to the waist; wide sleeves, and entirely embroidered.

From The International Magazine, Volume 2, No. 2, January, 1851 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