Basic satin stitching is a simple filling stitch that can be used to fill small areas. This stitch is sometimes referred to as flat satin stitch because the stitches are flat on the fabric.
Other variations of satin stitch include long and short satin stitches, padded satin stitches, outlined satin stitches and shaded satin stitches.
With basic satin stitching, bring the index to your starting point through fabric.
On the reverse of the shape you are filling, the needle is ears again from your original entry point.
Bring the needle up to the shape you started and go back in the opposite direction.
Repeat the process of creating additional stitches, always going up and down the opposite direction from where your index came up or down.
Make sure you do not pull the stitches too tight or it will pull and spread the fabric. Stabilizing your fabric first can help.
Tips and Tricks
The satin stitching is practically complete in any area without any outline around it. This means that the stitch should be made of smooth shape and even lines. Even the areas designed for sewing create a "step" effect with your satin stitch, and even sewing fabric can create these techniques from time to time.
While working to create this stitch curve, adjust the stitch space incrementally and be aware that any size requires stitching differently than you would expect. For example, when sewing the top oval edge the edges are straight, but it gives the correct look.
The more you work this stitch, the more you will notice how you want the shapes. Take a few stitches in the meantime and see if it looks right. If they do not, then pull them out and adjust them.
Outlining
If your satin stitch doesn't give the straight edge you prefer, you can outline the area with a backstitch or stem stitch. For a subtle outline, use embroidery floss of the same color. For a slightly shaded outline, you can use a similar color to fill. For those bold colors that are pops, outline with black embroidery floss.
With satin stitches in a outline, fil stitching is easier at first so you don't want to avoid catching outline stitches with your needle. It also ensures that the outline will be spread around your satin stitch.
Texture
A finished satin stitch should have a smooth appearance to it, though you can use any other texture on it if you like. For example, you can add a bit of couch to satin stitching to do this. Satin stitching down helps prevent stitches in long stitches.
Working the Padded Satin Stitch
Use padded satin stitches, sometimes known as raised satin stitches to fill small raised areas. Padding design gives added depth and dimension to the area. Small seed stitching (displayed), running stitching, stem stitching or other embroidery under satin stitching creates sewing padding.
To make this stitch work, fill the interior of the design area with your desired stitch for padding.
Next, work the satin stitching over the padding stitches: Bring the needle through the fabric at your opening moment. Then, on the reverse of the shape you are filling, the needle again from your original entry point, as if you were doing basic satin sewing.
Repeat the process to make additional stitches.
Tip: Instead of sewing, try sewing the pieces into fusible interfacing, fusible flasks, or shape pieces.
Working the Long and Short Stitch
Long and short stitches are a satin stitch used to fill large areas of any design and are usually used in flower petals or other shapes where you want more detail.
Work this stitch into a single color or create a fine shade using different shades of a single color. For a strong look or a rainbow effect, use multiple colors throughout the stitch, changing the color in a few rows each.
To do the stitching, perform long and short stitches, stitching the rows at the top of the outline.
Next, work the long stitches in the gaps created when working the short stitches, you will work in rows until the entire area is filled.
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