Split Back Stitch is also known as
Puntada partida [ES], Point arrière fendu [FR], Gespaltener rückstich [DE].
How to do the Split Back Stitch
This stitch looks similar to the split stitch, but flatter on the fabric. The technique followed is like the Back Stitch. This stitch is ideal for making outlines or even for laborious fillings. You need to know the Back Stitch to be able to do this stitch. The knowledge of the Split Stitch will be an advantage.
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| Fig 1: We start normally like a Back Stitch. Make a stitch A-B. Bring the needle out from C. | Fig 2: Now, like a normal Back Stitch, take the needle towards B and, splitting through the stitch A-B, put in the needle near B or B itself. |
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| Fig 3: The stitch would look like this. It looks similar to the split Stitch with a slight chain-like effect. | |
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| Fig 4: A finished row of Split Back Stitch would appear like this. | |
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Hello! I’m a brand new beginner to hand embroidery. I attempted to do a double threaded back stitch and it looks like crap. Any idea what I did wrong or any tips? Thanks!
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