Split stitch

Split stitch can be used as an outline stitch, a filling stitch or as a foundation for other stitching. Learn how to stitch it plus tips for great results.

The split stitch is literally splitting the threads of your embroidery floss as you create a stitch. It's a great stitch when you're looking for a more organic outline stitch for your embroidery. The split stitch works best with 6-strand embroidery floss, working with an even number of strands.

Split stitch is by far one of my most used stitches, it’s always there, visible or not. Learn how to stitch this versatile embroidery stitch.

The split stitch is a lovely outline stitch. It's raised a bit from the surface of the fabric, and it has a lovely, almost-braided look to it. It also forms a more continuous line - unlike the backstitch where you can see the individual stitches. Here's how to split stitch. See how easy it is?

What stitches should you use when hand embroidering letters? In this blog and video tutorial I go over using back stitch, split stitch, stem stitch, chain stitch, couching and satin stitch.

Split Stitch is a very popular stitch especially useful for outlining a pattern. It was made with silk threads on expensive fabrics.

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Learn how to do split stitch for outlining and embellishing embroidery designs. Step by step instructions and photos for beginners.

How to split back stitch and how is it different from split stitch and back stitch?

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