beginner stitches

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Satin Stitch: How to Fill Shapes Smoothly

Satin stitch fills small shapes with smooth, parallel stitches. Outline the shape first, start across the widest part, and keep the stitches short and parallel for a clean edge.

Basic Embroidery Stitches

Running Stitch: The Easiest Embroidery Stitch to Learn First

Running stitch is a simple dashed line and the natural first stitch for a beginner. Learn the four numbered points, how to keep stitches and gaps even, and three easy variations.