Whipped satin stitch

Whipped satin stitch is a combination of satin stitch and whip stitch. The slanted satin stitch is worked first, and then whip stitch is placed almost at right angles and slightly apart. Unlike most whipped stitches, the whipped part of this stitch is taken through the fabric.

This stitch is often used for filling flower and leaf shapes or heavy stems. Both elements can be worked in a single colour or the whipped part can be worked in a contrasting colour.

Composite

Whipped

Solid-line

Border

Embellishment

Outline

Stems

Filling

Surface

Crewelwork

Whipped satin stitch is generously sponsored by Chris and Gill Skilton in loving memory of Kath Skilton

Method

The whip stitch can be worked in the same thread as the satin stitch, but in the example below thread of a different colour, weight and texture is used.

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Whipped satin stitch method stage 1 illustration

Whipped satin stitch method stage 1 photograph

First, outline the design area with split stitch and then fill it with slanted satin stitch. To work the whip stitch, bring the needle up on one the edge. Lay the thread across the satin stitch at almost a right angle to the original stitches and take the thread down on the opposite edge.