Outline Stitch is also known as
Puntada de contorno [ES], Point de contour [FR], Umrissstich [DE], Punto di contorno [IT], Ponto de cotorno [PT].
How to do Outline Stitch
As the name suggests, this stitch is used to mark outlines in an embroidery pattern. It is a flexible stitch that can follow easy curves. In looks and procedure, it is only subtly, but importantly different from the Stem Stitch. Please follow the instructions of both the stitches carefully to study the differences.
To make the logic clearer, I have drawn a temporary stitch line with a pencil. Now, note that all the stitch points in Outline Stitch will fall ON the stitch line. I will be working this stitch from left to right. This instruction is for right-handed learners.
Fig 1: Bring out the thread through A and take it in through B. Take the needle backward and bring the thread out through C. Make sure the point C lies under the stitch A-B. | Fig 2: You need to note that the point C lies about halfway through A and B. Also note that C lies under the stitch A-B. |
Fig 3: Take the needle in through D. Try to mark D in such a way that the point B will lie halfway through C-D. Bring the needle out through B. The stitch point B will be at the bottom of the previous stitch. | |
Fig 4: Continue this pattern of stitching with the needle coming out from the bottom the previous stitch always. | |
Fig 5: The reverse of the fabric will give you a back stitch pattern. |
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