A stem stitch is one of the methods of contour embroidery. It has the appearance of a lace, made in a straight or curved line, which allows you to create simple, but at the same time interesting floral patterns on the canvas. Using the technique, you can decorate clothes and various textiles. Stitches are used in the process ribbon embroidery, satin stitch, beads and when creating contour ornaments.
The step-by-step process for completing a stitch looks like this:
- make a small stitch along the line of the drawing;
- the fabric is pierced with the needle down;
- bring the thread in the middle of the previous stitch to the front surface of the fabric;
- repeat the steps as many times as required by the diagram.
After the design is completed, the thread is secured and the hoop is removed.
Tips for Creating Stem Stitches
Those who are just starting to get acquainted with the technique of contour embroidery should listen to the following recommendations:
- It is better to make the stitches the same length;
- To make the fabric shrink less, it is better to use stitching stitches;
- the thread should not be allowed to get tangled during the embroidery process;
- the threads should always be on one side;
- equal tension is the key to a beautiful appearance of the finished work.
Important! Stitches are stitches that are made by piercing the fabric with a needle and then bringing it out to the opposite side. Sewing is performed by horizontally punching the fabric with two parallel punctures.
Those who can master the technique of creating stem stitches will create various ornaments and patterns on fabric without any extra effort. These can be letters, silhouettes of animals, ornaments, and even paintings that are complex in content.
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