satin stitch

noun

1. a long, straight embroidery stitch worked closely parallel in rows to form a pattern that resembles satin.

satin stitch

noun

1. an embroidery stitch consisting of rows of flat stitches placed close together

Word History and Origins

Origin of satin stitch¹

First recorded in 1675–85

Word History and Origins

Origin of satin stitch¹

C17: so called from the satin-like appearance of embroidery using this stitch

Example Sentences

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 Project Gutenberg

In the Italian palaces this was the moment of the finest secular embroideries in satin stitches, gold and silver, and “inlaid” and “onlaid” appliqués.

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

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Some stitches, of course, are adapted to various uses, as crewel, chain, and satin stitches—naturally the most in use.

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They are worked as a rule on silk and satin in loose satin stitches, which have suffered much from friction.

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