Practical Decorative Stitches on Brown Paper: Satin Stitch

Practical decorative stitches on brown paper: satin stitch

Satin stitch is simple to work but take practice to get a smooth surface and neat edges

How to make satin stitch

Work straight stitches closely together across the outline
Taken care to keep a neat edge
Work with an even tension throughout French knot
Bring the thread out at the required position
Hold thread down with left thumb and encircle thread twice or more with the needle
Still holding thread firmly, twist needle back to the starting point
Insert it close to where the thread first comes
Put thread through to the back and secure for a single knot or pass on to the position of next stitch