A machine embroidery design is made up of different types of stitches. The type of stitch used in a particular area can dramatically change the look and feel of your design. For example, zigzag stitches give you more freedom when designing, but they may need to work better with certain fabrics or colors. In this article, we’ll go over some common machine embroidery stitches so that you can better understand what goes into creating them!
Straight Stitch
The straight stitch is the most basic and common stitch used in machine embroidery. It’s used to outline or fill small areas of fabric, such as initials or other text.
In digitizing, this type of stitch is also known as a “solid” or “running” line of stitches because it has no gaps between them (which can make it look choppy).
Running Stitch
Running stitch is a simple but effective way to add stitches to your design. It’s an excellent choice for small amounts of detail work and can be used in embroideries or by an Embroidery Digitizing Service.
Running stitch involves stitching the same piece of fabric over and over again, with small changes between each repetition. This provides fine details that would otherwise be difficult or impossible to achieve by hand stitching alone (for example: making tiny stitches through several layers). The result is an image that looks like it has been stitched using many individual pieces instead of one continuous line—and it’s always perfectly aligned every time!
Zig-Zag Stitch
The zigzag stitch is used to create a decorative line. It can be used for applique, adding detail to the design, or making waves in your design.
The stitch is also known as bobbinwork, warping, or weaving because it creates an almost continuous line that looks like an object has been warped (or woven) into place on the fabric.
The simplest way to use this stitch is by placing one pin vertically down at the top of your workpiece and then moving from left to right across it until you reach another pin along its length.
Satin or Column Stitch
The satin stitch is used to create a smooth line and edge. It’s also used on the right side of the fabric, where it makes a more even appearance than other stitches.
We can make the satin stitch in two ways:
With an open circle motion (on top) or closed circle motion (on bottom). This will depend on what you want to achieve with your project. In general, though, we recommend using only one overhand knot per round. This prevents fraying at both ends of each row and ensures there are no gaps between rows when stitching together multiple pieces together.
Fill Stitches
Fill stitches are used to fill in the background of a design. They can be used to create patterns or to fill an area with a solid color. Fill stitches are usually straight or curved lines that touch each other at their ends and create a pattern in the fabric.
The most basic form of fill stitch consists of one long, continuous line running from top-to-bottom across your fabric piece (or along its length). It’s easy enough for beginners but also versatile enough for experienced sewers!
Motif Stitches
Motif stitches are a single shape, usually a letter or number. One can use them to create designs and monograms in embroidery.
Text Stitches
Text stitches are used to create a small area of embroidery. You can use them to create a name, phrase, or short message in the design. The stitch type is commonly used with satin stitches to create a monogram or border around the text.
Border Stitches
Border stitches are used to provide a decorative edge to your designs. Border stitches can be straight, zigzag, or satin stitches. Border stitches can also be used to create scallops or swirls in embroidery designs.
Appliqué Stitches
Appliqué stitches are used to add designs on top of the main design. They’re also used in appliqué, which is a technique where you stitch multiple pieces together to create a one-of-a-kind piece. Nonetheless, if you want to get your logo digitized, get a professional Logo Embroidery Digitizing Service.
Butterfly/Open Backstitch
A butterfly stitch is a single-threaded stitch that is open on one side and it has curves on both sides. It looks like a butterfly with its wings spread out. This type of stitch is used on all types of fabrics, including knits and silks, as well as when making clothes.
Backstitching
This type of stitch is similar to the open backstitch but has two threads that meet at an angle instead of just one. You can backstitch over multiple layers at once by connecting them with this type of stitch. Backstitching is commonly used for decorative purposes, such as adding embroidery or appliqué to clothing or other items.
Running Stitches
Running stitches are usually made up of multiple stitches that run across various pieces of fabric at once in order to give them more stability or shape (such as a hemline). Running stitches make it easier for you to sew lines quickly because they can be made up of any number of different types of stitches.
Here are Reasons why we use different types of stitches
You may want to use a different stitch for each purpose when you’re sewing.
Here’s why:
- You can sew through several layers of fabric at once using straight stitches made with a single needle.
- You can create decorative stitches like zigzag and satin that are also used in quilting and embroidery.
- You can adjust the tension on your machine by using a running stitch or an overcast stitch to make sure your seams are perfectly aligned and in the right place.
- Different materials require different types of stitches.
- You’re creating a design that requires a specific type of stitch.
- Your project requires a specific type of stitch for the best look or feel.
Conclusion
We hope you’ve learned a lot about the different types of stitches in machine embroidery and the ones Embroidery Digitizers use. If you have any questions or comments, don’t hesitate to reach out! We’re here to help.