Whipped Satin Stitch

Whipped Satin Stitch is a composite decorative stitch from the Satin Stitch family. It is a fascinating blend of a Satin Stitch and a Whip Stitch. It starts with a shape filled with a Satin Stitch (straight or slanted). Then, it’s adorned with distanced diagonal Whip Stitches, adding a distinct charm to the design.

Whip stitches of the same color will add more depth to the embroidery. Whipping in a contrasting color or with golden/ silver threads will create a more decorative or festive effect.

Whipped Satin Stitch embroidery with blue and yellow pearl cotton

Whipped Satin Stitch rear side — Rear side of the sampler

Applications of the Whipped Satin Stitch

The Whipped Satin Stitch is a versatile hand embroidery technique with a myriad of applications. It can be used to create bold stems, leaves, and petals in botanical embroidery or to add ornate borders to your designs. Try using it to embroider monograms and lettering for a touch of luxury.

More stitches from the Satin Stitch family

Learn how to embroider Whipped Satin Stitch

Learning the Whipped Satin Stitch is easier than you might think. Follow this step-by-step tutorial with detailed photos, and you’ll master this embroidery technique in no time. If you’re a visual learner, a video lesson on the Practical Embroidery YouTube channel will guide you through the process, making learning this hand embroidery stitch even easier.

How to embroider Whipped Satin Stitch

Step-by-step hand embroidery tutorial

Instructions

1. Mark the shape you want to fill on the fabric and outline it with Split Stitch. You can use Stem Stitch or Chain Stitch instead.

2. Fill the shape with a Satin Stitch.

3. If your shape is irregular, start at the center and fill one side first. Then – fill in the second half.

4. Add Whipping. Take the needle to the surface on one side of the shape and make a diagonal stitch to the opposite side.

5. Add more whipping stitches parallel to the first one. Distribute them evenly.

Video tutorial

Tools and materials I used for this sampler

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Embroidery fabric cotton linen neutral colors Etsy — Embroidery fabric

What’s next?

If you’re in the mood to explore more hand embroidery stitches, check out the Stitches and Techniques page for the list of other fantastic stitches available on my blog. From timeless classics to modern twists, a whole world of stitches is waiting for you to explore and master. So, grab your hoop and needle, and let’s stitch our way to creative bliss!