The 14 best points for embroidery with ribbons

Embroider with ribbons with the best stitches

Today we present you the 14 best stitches to embroider with ribbons or ribbon.

Embroidery has a long history, and it is surprising to discover that this art has been present in practically every culture in the world, for many centuries. Although the techniques used for ribbon embroidery may vary, some embroidery stitches they are almost universal and the principle of using the needle and the threads or tapes is almost always the same.

The best points for your work with ribbons

Next, you can see the 14 best stitches, which you can use in your ribbon or ribbon embroidery projects. Check them out and get inspired:

1- Straight Stitch

In the straight stitch, the stitches can be vertical, horizontal or diagonal, but always separated from each other. Work the straight stitch neatly, in parallel lines and you will get the satin stitch.

2 - Profile Point

On narrow ribbons, stick the needle in the middle of the ribbon. In wide ribbons or embroidery threads, thread the needle as usual.

3 - Quiet Point

On narrow ribbons, secure the loop or clip by sticking the needle in the middle of the ribbon. In wide ribbons or embroidery thread, thread the needle as usual.

4 - Satin point

It is often used to fill spaces. It is achieved by embroidering straight stitches in parallel and obliquely.

5 - Long and Short Point

The long and short stitch is used to fill in petals and leaves, alternating short and long stitches. On the petals, first work the center of the petals (long stitch) and then fill the edges with short stitches.

6 - Backstitch

With narrow ribbons stick the needle into the ribbon at the end of the previous stitch, working backwards. With embroidery floss, stick the needle in right after the previous stitch and also work backwards.

7 - Rose Point

First make a triangle, then surround it with six straight stitches. As usual, with the stitches with narrow tape stick the needle in the middle of the tape. With wide tape, thread the needle.

8 - Chain Stitch

When embroidering a circle with this stitch, check that the last stitch passes inside the first loop, so that the circle is closed with no apparent seam.

9 - French Knot Point

Wrap the tape once or twice around the needle. The size of the knot will depend on the width of the ribbon used and how tight you tie it.

10 - Leaf Point

This point is ideal for working the leaves. First embroider a straight stitch, then a fly stitch and continue alternating both stitches.

11 - Feather Point

A variation of the profile point. The loops are worked here first on the right and then on the left.

12 - Fly Point

Embroider a “Y” shape by tucking the needle under the second stitch and alternating left and right stitches.

13 - Spike Stitch

Bring the tape from the bottom line and poke the needle into the top line a little to the right and make a short stitch to the left. The stitches can be more or less tight or separated, depending on the effect you want to achieve.

14 - Yukiko Blade Point

First work the stem with profile stitch, using embroidery floss. Then I embroider the leaves with the ribbon, under the stem and without covering it.