Back stitch embroidery

If you want to do hand embroidery, you really need to know how to backstitch. The backstitch is probably THE most common outline stitch. It gives a nice, smooth, continuous line. If you're going to be stitching tight curves make sure to use a shortish stitch length. Otherwise, just use a stitch length you're comfortable with and

Iva Sušec on Instagram: “With Split-back Stitch it's easy to achieve clean and tidy lines. So I prefer Split-back Stitch for outlining. ✂ Happy stitching! ✂ Follow…”

In week 6 of The Happy Stitch Project, I'm showing you how to make this herringbone stitch ombre heart hoop - in time for Valentine's Day too!

Stitchin With Samantha | Embroidery Patterns & Kits on Instagram: "✨Back Stitch✨ Slowed down tutorial on how to use back stitch to embroider names on clothing.🪡 I’m using 6 strands of thread here and stitching my custom collar name pattern from my shop. What do you think - are you ready to take this stitch on now?🤩 #handembroidery #embroidery #backstitch #embroiderytutorial #babyclothes #diycrafts #momlife #momcrafts #tutorial #crafting #embroideryclothes #embroideredclothing…

What stitches should you use when hand embroidering letters? In this blog and video tutorial I go over using back stitch, split stitch, stem stitch, chain stitch, couching and satin stitch.

This page gives you an idea of how the reverse of the basic stitches looks like. As a beginner, we are curious to know how the reverse or the back-side should end up - just to make sure that we are stitching the right way. So, I have picked the...

The Fly Stitch can be birds in the air, a long curly vine or a decorative fill stitch - and it's easy! And, one of our favorite stitches!

Night time, this time of year, is dark. And while there are many, many people in the world who don’t like the switch back to Standard Time, I must secretly admit that I’m not one of them. I actually like it – once I adjust! Don’t get me wrong. I don’t like the time switch ...