1. Discover (and save!) This isn’t a boast, mind, but I think I might be one of those lucky people who are just able to do that sort of thing. I’ve been getting ready to try Trish Burr’s kit and a little nervous about split stitch. , Yvette Stanton How to Whipstitch. DIY Projects. This is really eye opening. Good to know it was the right decision.=) (I got *something* right for a change….!!!). You wont believe it, but I just experienced this yesterday! Hello Mary! Any argument for backstitch? Instead, try the split backstitch – it would work better than chain stitch and is a little easier than regular split stitch. by saying “You and your facts. Written by. Think: Compressed Loch Ness Monster. your own Pins on Pinterest Take care. The whipstitch is a simple stitch used in both sewing and crocheting. Split Back Stitch is another way of making the split stitch in back stitch. Other’s have their special ‘can do’s’ and this just came to me because of this post’s subject. Let’s look at the reason why we use split stitch for outlining underneath an embroidered element, instead of backstitch. Thanks for your insight! Is using a satin stitch the best to use? 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! 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! 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. In this lesson, I'll show you how to do the backstitch properly and give you some tips for straighter sewing. Thanks! But wouldn’t you get a cleaner back if you use a running stitch instead of the back stitch if you cannot master the split stitch. Add Tip Ask Question Comment Download. Hmmmm… I’m not sure if we’re talking about the same kind of outlining? Oh yes: Happy New Year everybody!! Yesterday's article was specifically about the difference in the look of the stitch from the front, when stitching up or The Split Backstitch Alternative . What about you? Thank you. Not like Saltbush Bill’s wife in an old Australian outback cartoon, where she stumped him with logic (well what else could it be?) When working on long and short stitch, good light and (if you need it) magnification are important. You’re parting two threads and coming up between them. Here’s a mini design we’re going to work on. is all done with split stitch, because long and short stitch is simply staggered split stitch worked in rows. I am learning how to needle or thread paint with a single strand of embroidery floss. I use it for regular hand sewing and as my primary embroidery stitch. Thanks for this lesson Mary. It is a very beautiful stitch that looks really elegant and pretty when stitched. I was taught another reason to use split stitch for outlining–it’s tighter to the fabric and more secure. The reason why we use chain stitch is because Mountmellick embroidery is supposed to be chunky and high relief. 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! Your email address will not be published. So taking that route won’t really get you used to splitting the single thread that’s often required for outlining. Thank you again for maintaining such a robust site. Thanks for the knowledge you have given everyone. 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