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  • Split stitch and split backstitch - the difference
    Embroidery tips,  Embroidery stitches

    What is the difference between Split stitch and Split Backstitch?

    Often, people call both stitches a split stitch, but you should know that a split stitch and split backstitch are actually different stitches.  Both stitches are great for outlines and lettering and work excellent on straight and curved lines. So, what is the difference? The differences are: Embroidery method. In a split stitch, we split the previous stitch from below and in a split backstitch – from above.  Visually, a split stitch has more volume and texture and looks thicker and sturdier. While split back stitch lies flatter on the fabric. Thread consumption. Split backstitch will consume more floss than a regular split stitch. It might not be a big…

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