Compiled Embroidery Skill Articles
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Bean Stitch<br />
This is a variation of the run stitch that is the equivalent of three-ply run stitch, and is created making only one path. This<br />
means it starts at one end of a line and finishes at the other. The machine actually stitches each stitch three times before it<br />
moves on to the next stitch.<br />
The Stitch is formed by making a stitch forward, then back to<br />
the previous stitch and then forward two stitches. So it stitches<br />
forward-back, forward-forward-back, forward-forward-back.<br />
This is a good stitch to use to outline a shape without having<br />
to make multiple passes around the shape.<br />
CAUTION<br />
This is not the best type of stitch to use for designs that have detail lines that would require<br />
you to detail in and out to connect everything. If you double up a Bean stitch the result is<br />
equal to a six-ply run stitch.<br />
Motif Run Stitch<br />
This is an effect we can apply to a run stitch to create a pattern look. This stitch is formed by having a pattern repeat along a<br />
detail line. Many of todays digi systems have a list of motifs that can be used to enhance a run stitch. The size and length can<br />
be varied to suit the user.<br />
Cross Stitch<br />
This is a variation of the run stitch that creates the look of handmade cross stitch embroidery. In handmade cross stitch, one<br />
has the ability to pull the needle through the material in one place and then bring it up in a different place. This is not possible<br />
with today's embroidery machines as the needle goes in and comes out in the same spot. The cross stitch effect is made up<br />
of Run stitches creating a cross pattern to emulate the hand sewn look. Many of today's digi systems have an automated<br />
feature to create cross stitch designs.<br />
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