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Basic Embroidery Stitches
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Running Stitch
A basic stitch that creates a dashed line effect on the fabric; it is often used for hemming or quilting.
Backstitch
A strong stitch used for seams or outlining that involves doubling back over the previous stitch for a solid line.
Split Stitch
Similar to a backstitch but with the needle splitting through the yarn of the previous stitch, giving a braided look.
Satin Stitch
A series of flat stitches that are used to completely cover a section of the background fabric.
French Knot
A knot stitch creating a small, textured dot, used for decorative purposes on the fabric's surface.
Chain Stitch
A series of looped stitches that form a chain-like pattern, which can be used for decorative borders.
Lazy Daisy Stitch
A loop stitch that is anchored down to create a petal or leaf shape, resembling a daisy.
Feather Stitch
A decorative stitch that creates an open, airy pattern often used for borders or to join fabric layers.
Stem Stitch
A stacking stitch used to create fine lines that resemble plant stems or vines, often used for outlining.
Blanket Stitch
A looped stitch that creates a border around the edges of fabric, traditionally used to reinforce the edges of blankets.
Buttonhole Stitch
A stitch that reinforces buttonholes and prevents the fabric from fraying by creating a knotted edge.
Fishbone Stitch
A stitch used to fill leaf shapes with a series of angled stitches that meet in the middle, resembling a fishbone.
Herringbone Stitch
A cross-stitch used to create a herringbone pattern, usually for decorative borders or as a filling stitch.
Cretan Stitch
An interlaced stitch that forms a series of horizontal lines held together by vertical stitches, used decoratively.
Whip Stitch
A simple stitch used to join two pieces of fabric together edge-to-edge with a spiral wrapping effect.
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