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In [[embroidery]] '''stem stitch''' is used to create lines and curves, as opposed to blocks of colour. It is a popular stitch for outlining either hollow pictures or pictures which are infilled by |
In [[embroidery]] '''stem stitch''' is used to create lines and curves, as opposed to blocks of colour. It is a popular stitch for outlining either hollow pictures or pictures which are infilled by another stitch. |
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Stem stitch can often be distinguished from [[split stitch]] by a slight spiralling effect along the line of thread which causes it to glisten less than split stitch. It also often stands a little higher (further out from the fabric) than split stitch, making it stand out a little better. |
Stem stitch can often be distinguished from [[split stitch]] by a slight spiralling effect along the line of thread which causes it to glisten less than split stitch. It also often stands a little higher (further out from the fabric) than split stitch, making it stand out a little better. |
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Latest revision as of 20:43, 20 January 2005
In embroidery stem stitch is used to create lines and curves, as opposed to blocks of colour. It is a popular stitch for outlining either hollow pictures or pictures which are infilled by another stitch.
Stem stitch can often be distinguished from split stitch by a slight spiralling effect along the line of thread which causes it to glisten less than split stitch. It also often stands a little higher (further out from the fabric) than split stitch, making it stand out a little better.
- How to do Stem Stitch - http://www.embroiderersguild.org.uk/stitch/stitches/stem.html
