We’re all ears! Jul 8, 2015 - This Pin was discovered by Lila Thomas. Jan 20, 2020 - So, you're venturing into a stitch or technique that requires a padded outline underneath the stitch... For example, you're working a satin stitched monogram, like this one: Or you might be working a leaf shaded in long and short stitch, like this one: You want the edges clean and Chain stitch padding is thick, firm and extremely stable. Now I know why and when to use one or the other. Why are the easiest (seemingly) stitches so hard? Oct 3, 2016 - split-stitch-vs-backstitch-comparison-by-red-brolly. See the difference in the surface of the two stitches? The standard backstitch is ideal for embroidering letters with a nice outline. I have used split stitch on one small project & didn’t have a great deal of problems with it. Take the needle down. Feel free to leave a comment below! The backstitch is good for outlining very fine detail or going round sharp corners. Think: Compressed Loch Ness Monster. If you’re using it as an outline underneath satin stitch or long and short stitch, chain stitch would not work as well. You’ll have to give me more than facts to convince me”! Je comprends mieux la différence de ces points et leur utilité. Even without seeing your reasonable pros. The backstitch on the left is bumpy. I always use split stitch when I outline an element as its smoother and less bulky as shown in your photos. For this type of embroidery, we work with a single strand of regular cotton embroidery floss or a single strand of tiny silk. Bring the needle up at point C. 5. It’s more difficult to get a smooth satin stitch edge over that type of line. Here’s a mini design we’re going to work on. It is preferable to use a single strand of floss and tie the knot together at the end of both the threads. The backstitch is the stitch I use the most. If you turn your fabric over, you’ll discover another reason to prefer split stitch to backstitch. Jun 21, 2014 - Yesterday, we talked a little bit about the split stitch, discussing the direction from which the stitch is split: do you split up into the stitch or down into the stitch? Stem stitch is good for creating bolder outlines and going around smooth curves. Ensure that there are an equal number of threads on both sides of the needle. GOLDEN RULE Nº4: whatever you do, play it by the book and stitch this backstitch the traditional way. Pull the thread down to make a straight stitch. Judith, Hi, Judith – if you’re having trouble seeing the floss to split it, you probably need to use a magnifier, or at least check to make sure you’re using a good light. I suppose being used to blunt needles I forgot that one can perhaps use millinery needle for fine thread. I never knew! The backstitch is most similar to a machine sewn stitch, so it's quite strong. The split stitch seems to give a “harder” edge under the satin stitch — I always figured because each stitch is less wiggly because it would be like each backstitch being stitched in the middle. What is the difference between the split stitch and split back stitch? In both practices, it is usually used to sew together two separate pieces of material with flat edges. 1. Yesterday's article was specifically about the difference in the look of the stitch from the front, when stitching up or . 6. I also thought of using a stem stitch. Favorite Kaleidoscopes: Patterns for Embroidery. It could of course be my last, but I’m thinking, if there is interest, and I am comfortable with the stitch, that I will expand the range a little. So taking that route won’t really get you used to splitting the single thread that’s often required for outlining. Bonne année à vous et à vos proches. If you have a needlework shop in the vicinity, the best thing to do is test them in the shop, to find one you like. How to do the Split Back Stitch. Author of “Mountmellick Embroidery: Inspired by Nature” This means that the whole shape doesn’t get larger. If the split stitch is just too difficult to manage, you can compromise and work a split backstitch, by splitting the stitches from the top instead of blindly from below. January 26, 2019 By fasembroidery Leave a Comment. Try pulling gently on the working thread to hold the stitch right next to the fabric while you bring your needle up. Just wondering for the next time I use the split stitch. Jul 2, 2015 - Embroidery basics showdown! Thank you. How long should the stitches be & do you always come up through the centre of the stitch or can it be a bit off centre? There is a very minute difference between the two stitches. Hi, Christine – thanks for your inquiry. Exactly what we want for Mountmellick embroidery. So you don’t actually see the outlining when the whole piece is embroidered, because it’s under the satin stitch or long and short stitch. You wont believe it, but I just experienced this yesterday! Mar 25, 2019 - Yesterday, we talked a little bit about the split stitch, discussing the direction from which the stitch is split: do you split up into the stitch or down into the stitch? Long and short stitch shading (like the type done by Trish Burr, Tanja Berlin, etc.) Ahh, you always stimulate my stitching-thinking process… and I always have something to say… (although I seldom do leave comments :0), Well, for outlining I definitely would choose split stitch over backstitch! Would you believe, I’ve been embriodering for 60 years and never done this before…so again thanks for the explaination. What about you? Craft Instructions For Kids .. I’m not talking about outlining that is seen on the surface when the work is finished (for example, line stitches used for stems, borders, etc.) That was very helpful. That might help. I love fine embroidery and I like to try different stitches, so hopefully my horizons are a bit wider after this deep discussion Updated 05/11/20. Yesterday's article was specifically about the difference in the look of the stitch from the front, when stitching up or This will keep the stitch in place, making it easier to split. The technique to use is like the back stitch but instead, finish by putting back the needle through the fabric in the middle of the preceding stitch and traversing it. We might think the designers are conspiring to drive the embroiderer nuts – after all, it’s a whole lot easier to backstitch a line rather than to split stitch it. And she’ll never be allowed to think herself too clever because her parents are very ‘down on the farm’ (literally too) and she revels in it. Instead, try the split backstitch – it would work better than chain stitch and is a little easier than regular split stitch. thanks sooooo much! Notify me of replies via e-mail. Let’s look at the reason why we use split stitch for outlining underneath an embroidered element, instead of backstitch. , Yvette Stanton Hi, I am the communication chair for my local embroiderers’ guild chapter and I am doing our newsletter. Thanks Mary. I learnt interesting and necessary facts in this post. I’ve always use split stitch and had never considered using back stitch. All Rights Reserved.Terms of UsePrivacy & Disclosure, So, you’re venturing into a stitch or technique that requires a padded outline underneath the stitch…. She was just always able to do it. But you will be forgiven if you call both the stitches as same. It is a very beautiful stitch that looks really elegant and pretty when stitched. -MC, These are two of the hardest stitches I have ever tried to do. Outline stitch, sometimes distinguished from stem stitch in that the thread passes above rather than below the needle. Split stitch is hard? Embroidery hoop, 15cm (6″) (Bigger if you are working on a larger design). Mollie Johanson. Since I’m not padding the rest of the shape on the areas done in satin stitch, the outer padded edges create a little bump. 5 juil. But I’m glad to hear that split stitch is possible with almost any thread (except metallic probably ) … if you say it can be done – it can be done. As with any stitch, ease comes with practice. Stem Stitch. Kids' Crafts. Here’s an example of split stitch using floche (for lettering). ❤❤. I like the results of the split stitch – especially with the cleaner back. I usually outline the shape first, making sure the stitching sits *just* inside the outline of the shape so that the edge of the stitching sits on the outline. Any tips on making the split stitch easier? Other’s have their special ‘can do’s’ and this just came to me because of this post’s subject. The knowledge of the Split Stitch will be an advantage. Split stitch, in which the needle pierces the thread rather than returning to one side. The reason I don’t like using split stitch for outlining is because it doesn’t feel like a solid line. It may also be a question of eye sight. There is a very minute difference between the two stitches. But it doesn’t hurt to try to get the split stitch down. Chain stitch can be replaced with this stitch. Thanks, Patricia. It actually creates either a split stitch line or a stem stitch line, or a combination of both, depending on where the needle entered the fabric in relation to the threads on the back. I must be one odd duck because I find back-stich much harder to make look pretty than a split-stitch. Thanks for your insight! The result isn’t quite the same as regular split stitch – the line will dent slightly, and the resulted split stitches will be more open, but it’s a good compromise between the split stitch and the backstitch, if regular split stitch is too harrowing. Découvrez vos propres épingles sur Pinterest et enregistrez-les. The stitches morph into each other. However,I do have a question for you. Start by inserting the needle at point A. Split backstitch - CanevasFolies Blog The split backstitch is ideal for making outlines before using satin stitch or long and short stitch. Can you see the thread clearly? 3. Hi Mary, as I’m sure you already know, in Mountmellick embroidery we tend to use chain stitch to pad underneath satin stitch (and buttonhole stitch etc). Talk:Backstitch. The Split Backstitch Alternative . Now you have worked a split back stitch. With backstitch, you’re working each stitch movement from the front of the fabric to the back, and you can see exactly where your needle’s going. Pin Share Email Mollie Johanson . From now on, I’ll just point to this article! Am I doing something wrong? I am the developer, writer, and photographer behind this blog, “Embroidery For Beginners”. Excellent explanation!! It’s best to use a single strand of thread and tie both the ends of the thread together. Thank you so much, Mary. Hi Kris – if you want to forego that raised edge altogether, you can satin stitch without an outline, but the outline does make it easier to achieve a smooth edge. A very helpful tip indeed! The “bridges” of the split stitches will support a smooth, clean edge for the satin stitch or long and short stitch that follows. 2015 - Cette épingle a été découverte par Dodo d'Halatte. Back Stitch is another of the basic embroidery stitches that you should learn at the beginning like the running stitch. The split stitch is a little like a traditional backstitch, but instead of coming up at the end of the last stitch, you bring your needle up through the middle of the last stitch. When working on long and short stitch, good light and (if you need it) magnification are important. Your email address will not be published. Then I continue stitching inside that outline, spiralling inwards towards the centre, so that the whole shape is padded, not just the outer edge. it is the way I visualize!!) Your email address will not be published. Thanks for the excellent explanation Mary and the clear photos about these two different stitches. This stitch is ideal for making outlines or even for laborious fillings. Kids' Crafts. There is an alternative way to work a split stitch, and that is to work it like a back stitch.If you prefer the sewing method of embroidery, you may prefer to make your split stitches this way.. To begin, bring the needle up through the back of the fabric slightly to the right of where the stitching will begin. It's great for outlines and text! For hand stitch the strongest is the backstitch while for the sewing machine it may be the stretch or straight stitch. Needlework Around the Traps – Learn Something New in 2013! Saved from craftgossip.com. When you go back after making a stitch, the previous stitch is pierced as you bring down the needle. DIY Projects. Still working on my resolutions as suggested by your previous post! Good to know it was the right decision.=) (I got *something* right for a change….!!!). Instagram; Pinterest; Twitter; Website; Mollie Johanson is a professional crafter with over 10 years experience. What an incredibly informative, insightful, and succinct explanation…once again. Take care. When working a proper split stitch line, each previous stitch is split by the needle coming up from the back of the fabric and through the stitch. There are different brands of craft lights combined with magnifiers – like the Dublin craft light – that work well. Thanks! Oct 25, 2014 - Yesterday, we talked a little bit about the split stitch, discussing the direction from which the stitch is split: do you split up into the stitch or down into the stitch? When viewed from above it appears wide then narrow then wide etc. 4. Don’t worry, she makes up for it other ways. With split stitch, it bothers me that to do it the thread should be thick enough and the thickest thread I can tolerate is perle #8, well maybe 5… Usually I work with mouline and split stitch with #25 is impossible, right?… So what bothers me is that the thread becomes kind of vulnerable because it is split, you know…. Eventually, I migrated to surface embroidery, teaching myself with whatever I could get my hands on...read more, ©2021 Needle 'n Thread. I felt that I never stitch right before …. I’m stitching on 22 count linen and plan on using a satin stitch for the Times New Roman alphabet I have to use. Your email address will not be published. Try it first with softly twisted, slightly heavier threads like floche or coton a broder, or with a really thick, softly twisted thread like DMC 4 Retors Mat, which is what I’m using in the photos above. *looks like Barrett Alley’s site went down so we posted the image above. I’ve never seen it make the thread vulnerable or break or anything like that. This type of shading and embroidery is probably the most common use of “split” stitches. Stitch series is having a much-needed comeback! Mollie Johanson. I think it depends on the thread you’re using, how much coverage it gives, etc. Michèle. Here is one example of how I have used it in an embroidery design. Louise. When I want down to a 9, I am getting a much better stitch. The backstitch is the hand sewing stitch that I use the most. For example, you’re working a satin stitched monogram, like this one: Or you might be working a leaf shaded in long and short stitch, like this one: You want the edges clean and straight and slightly raised, right? When my granddaughter was 2 & 1/2 yrs I gave her lacing cards and without instruction she went down through a hole and without turning over the card she’d poke the lace straight back up the next hole from underneath, without looking underneath, and continued to do so. Thank you so much for this explanation of the split stem stitch. Stem stitch will now redirect here. Her pre-school teachers were surprised this last year when she had just turned 3 because she was able to thread the macaroni pieces onto the big plastic needle, takes a proper stitch through the hessian and continue on like that when apparently it takes quite a bit of practice and perseverance for children that age grasp the concept and then carry it out. I’ve used it often on many things. Anyway, as I learnt it so young it’s never dawned on me that it was a difficult stitch to do, but I’d also never stopped to think about why it was the stitch of choice for edging under silk shading, so that was really interesting – thanks for the insight! DIY And Crafts. Required fields are marked *. This is a backstitched line, seen from a side angle. But the reason stem stitch and outline stitch are not ideal for this type of padding / outlining underneath satin stitch and long and short stitch is that they work up into a wavy (like interconnected S’s) line. Thanks so much for this tip, Mary. I don’t think I have a problem with it. I’ve been split-stitching since I was about six. The longer stitches on the back of back stitch give it wiggle room and it is harder to maintain your outline when stitching over it. When making prick ‘n stitch cards both backstitch and stem stitch have their place. I do the split stitch very often and i find it very very easy, but i did not know it was used as an outline and only after reading the comments did i understand the difference between the outlinings. Oct 3, 2016 - split-stitch-vs-backstitch-comparison-by-red-brolly. Required fields are marked *. Thank you for your time, Let me know as soon as possible, thanks! I like the little raised edge, but if you don’t want it, you don’t have to split stitch at all. Continue working in a similar fashion. You need to know the Back Stitch to be able to do this stitch. I don’t feel like I’ve a clearly defined edge to follow. Saved from red-brolly.com. I need backstitch and split stitch for dummies. I am learning how to needle or thread paint with a single strand of embroidery floss. My question is should the split stitch be done with the same type of thread/floss/yarn that will be used for the covering stitches? I have tried needle painting (the long and short stitches),but it’s hard to split a strand of floss!! DIY Projects. Please don’t think I’m boasting. I use it for regular hand sewing and as my primary embroidery stitch. Ringed back stitch, back stitches are worked to create half rings, these are completed by a second row of stitches to form ring outlines Outline Stitch vs. I have been doing various kinds of needlework for many years, and the best part of reading your blog is discovering the answers to questions I didn’t even know to ask! I’ve been getting ready to try Trish Burr’s kit and a little nervous about split stitch. How to Whipstitch. Thank you again for maintaining such a robust site. With split stitch, you’re working the stitch movement from the back to the front of the fabric, coming up blindly somewhere in the middle of the previous stitch, in desperate hope of splitting it! I found I was using too large a needle! Ok, how do you split floss? Split Back Stitch is another way of making the split stitch in back stitch. Could I use a chain stitch if a split stitch is a challenge I have not yet overcome? Jun 26, 2013 - So, you're venturing into a stitch or technique that requires a padded outline underneath the stitch... For example, you're working a satin stitched monogram, like this one: Or you might be working a leaf shaded in long and short stitch, like this one: You want the edges clean and May I use the things from your site in our newsletter as long as I give you credit and provide the link? Discover (and save!) At least I don’t remember ever not being able to do it easily enough. https://www.needlenthread.com/2009/11/hand-embroidery-lettering-text-8-split.html It works great for fine text! Work like the back stitch. Mary – Thanks for the great photos showing the difference between backstitch and split stitch. – MC, G’day there Mary, Is using a satin stitch the best to use? Craft Instructions For Kids. If you turn your fabric over, you’ll discover another reason to prefer split stitch to backstitch. There is, believe it or not, a reason for this. © 2019 Embroidery For Beginners. In fact I used it as a decorative stitch in a book cover we were making in school aged about seven and the slightly ignorant teacher told me I shouldn’t use it because ‘It isn’t a proper stitch’. No matter how hard I try to follow the instructions the result is always wrong. This entry is a perfect example. - PKM 21:31, 3 July 2007 (UTC) Explain. is all done with split stitch, because long and short stitch is simply staggered split stitch worked in rows. backstitch; running stitch; split stitch; stem stitch; Backstitch. your own Pins on Pinterest It’s so versatile you’ll find yourself using it for everything: a book bag, shopping bag, stroller bag, diaper bag, and more! You can also fill in any design with this split back stitch. This is really eye opening. DMC Retors Mat 4 Art 89 – A Tapestry Thread with a Complex Name, Hand Embroidery Lessons & Step-by-Step Projects, Church / Ecclesiastical Embroidery Patterns, Creative Stitches for Contemporary Embroidery – Book Review, Hand Embroidered Monogram on Linen Guest Towel, Part II, https://www.needlenthread.com/2009/11/hand-embroidery-lettering-text-8-split.html. Oh yes: Happy New Year everybody!! http://www.vettycreations.com.au/me.html. And the resulting surface of the line of stitches is smoother than the backstitch. Yesterday, we talked a little bit about the split stitch, discussing the direction from which the stitch is split: do you split up into the stitch or down into the stitch? As the name suggest you split the stitch to make this one. On the back of the fabric, the backstitch creates a bulky line. Hello Mary! Yesterday's article was specifically about the difference in the look of the stitch from the front, when stitching up or And it does work well to put a border on something. The following diagrams show the way each stitching method works. The split backstitch uses as much as 20 to 25% more thread than the standard split stitch. Think of all the figure embroidery with split stitched faces and clothing – these are done with very fine-sized threads. Because she’s tall for her age and is able to grasp some concepts so easily and is deft with her hands I sometimes think she’s a bit ‘slow’ with other things but have to remind myself that she’s only 3! Today we will talk about split back stitch, which is basically another way of working split stitch.If you're following the Needle Painting stitch along, this is all the more reason why you should be buddies with this stitch.But no worries, it's quite simple so you will get a hang of it quickly! After a comment made on Facebook about wanting to know how to do whipped backstitch, I have taken the plunge and launched head first into my first step by step instructional post! I could never really explain why I like it better and why it sits better on my embroidery. I can barely see the two strands. Any alternative way will show, and it won’t be pretty… So now, let’s see how it’s done. I was taught another reason to use split stitch for outlining–it’s tighter to the fabric and more secure. Rarely do such instructions call for a backstitch outline. Your best approach is to test your theories and see what effect you like best. WikiProject Textile Arts (Rated Start-class, Mid-importance) ... and split stitch). The split stitch creates a much less bulky line of small running stitches. Do you have hints specifically for floss. That was the first stitch I learned and by far it’s the easiest one for me. Or, like you suggest, you can use a finer thread – a matching floche or regular cotton floss, for example, and that will minimize the ridge. 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