The best stitches in embroidery

Hand embroidery and its best stitches

Most people are familiar with the best stitches used in embroidery. Handmade embroidery stitches are the simplest and most common stitches to make. The stitches used are considered by embroidery experts to be one of the smallest things related to this fantastic craft. The motifs used in embroidery are made by repeating or modifying them.

The stitches used in embroidery are completed in two ways. The first types of stitches are the hand stitch method and the other is known as the stab stitch method.

the pin point

In the hand embroidery method, the stitches used in the embroidery are created by raising the needle and pointing it toward the fabric used in the embroidery. The stitch is obtained by placing the needle in the fabric and pushing it up in one motion. The thread is then pulled through the fabric to give a smooth stitch appearance.

The needle embroidery technique is performed when the needle is inserted into the material at a ninety degree angle. It is pulled out and the needle is inserted under the fabric upwards. The thread ending this will be the end of the embroidery stitch.

Both types of sewing techniques are very easy to do. You can finish them in no time. You can use these basic embroidery stitches to complete other stitches, some more difficult and some easier. These points are listed below and are among the most common to use.

the straight stitch

The straight stitch is obtained by inserting the needle into the fabric in an up and down motion. The most common types of this stitch are known as satin stitch, fern stitch, run stitch, Bosnian stitch or double stitch, and Algerian stitch.

The inflection point

Back stitches are not like straight stitches. The backstitch is passed over the fabric in a circular motion. The needle is inserted so that it goes through the wrong side of the material and to the right and back. The needle will then re-insert itself on the wrong side of the fabric and will be behind the first stitch you made, and then will appear in front of the fabric on the left side of the other stitch. These points are completed with repetition.

chain stitch

La chain stitch it is the type of stitch that works to obtain a loop of thread on the fabric. You can make a chain stitch by placing the needle in the fabric at one end of the stitch. The needle is then placed in the same spot and pushed through the other end of the stitch. Then the thread is wound and the material is pulled.

Cross stitch - one of the best stitches for embroidery

El cross-stitch it is one of the most popular types of embroidery stitch. It is completed by making a diagonal stitch going in one direction and then crossing it with another stitch in the other direction to create an "x" pattern.

There are many other embroidery stitches out there. These include feather stitch, blanket stitch, and buttonhole stitch. You can also learn the Embrace Point, the Positioned Point, the Metallic Knot Point, the Fixed Point and the French Knot Point.

Take a look at these stitches to embroider by hand (video of embroidering art):

Tension of the best stitches

Stitch tension is also a very important factor in obtaining an excellent finish on your embroidery. An embroidery frame or hoop will help, but only if you keep the fabric tight and taut as you work. Once the fabric is taut, you can use the tension of the fabric to tighten each stitch, pulling the thread until it is taut against the surface of the fabric. This ensures even tension.
Adjust and tighten the grill or frame as necessary. If working 'by hand', wrap the fabric over the fingers of the other hand (the one you don't use for sewing). Again, this will tauten the fabric and allow you to press the stitches against the fabric. Washing and ironing also improves the embroidery surface and can help even out the stitches.