Embroidery stitches are so beautiful to look at that we often get intimidated by it. The three-dimensional splash of color on the fabric excites our eyes because of the varied textures it can create. You now have the ability to create the same sensation with this simple tutorial. Just use your imagination!

Basic Embroidery Stitches: The Satin Stitch

Adding a New Dimension to Your Embroidery Stitches 

If you want to add texture and a splash of color to your embroidery stitches, you can try a basic embroidery skill using the satin stitch. The satin stitch, also known as a damask stitch, is one of the popular embroidery stitches used to fill an opening in a pattern.

There are three ways of doing this. The first is to outline your pattern with a backstitch then cover the entire space with a satin stitch. Another is the padded satin stitch. This involves backstitching the inside area of the pattern before covering the entire pattern with a satin stitch. The last one, which we will discuss in this article is the no-frill way of doing the satin stitch which is to just fill in the open space with the satin stitch.

Step 1: Draw a simple pattern for your embroidery stitch

Step 2: Thread the needle

Pick out the right thread for your project. Which color or finish of embroidery floss do you prefer? You can get creative by using contrasting colors or ombre-ing. Get two strands and estimate how much you will be needing to fill up your pattern. Then tie a knot at the long end. The longer end often gets tangled so check its tension time and again.