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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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What is the difference between Outline stitch and Stem stitch?
For many years I didn’t know that these two are different stitches
Outline stitch and Stem stitch are two names that we often use interchangeably. Also, they look very similar. But they aren’t the same thing. The main difference – the position of the working thread while making the embroidery. As you work Outline stitch from left to right, always keep the working thread above the line of stitching. And when you embroider a Stem stitch from left to right, keep the working thread under the stitching line. The other difference that you may notice – the direction in which the “rope” of the stitch is twisted. For this…
