How to Make Chinese Suzhou Embroidery - Roll Stitch

Roll stitch puts two stitches close together to make a line. The two stitches are not connected to each other, but are inserted in the middle of the previous stitch. Silk threads are easily twisted in the roll stitch...

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How to Make Chinese Suzhou Embroidery - Connecting Stitch

Connecting stitch is used to connect two stitches. The work is started by making the first stitch at on end of the design, followed by short stitches of equal length (about 3-6mm). Each stitch is connected with the prior one...

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How to Make Chinese Suzhou Embroidery - Stem Stitch

Stem stitch is used to connect each stitch with the previous one. The stitching line is relatively bold and the individual stitches are short. The work started by making the first stitch (1mm) at one end of the design...

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How to Make Chinese Suzhou Embroidery - Braiding Stitch

The braiding stitch is also called the lock stitch. It is the earliest stitch used in embroidery, developed more than 3,000 years ago. It is easy for the beginners to learn. It is necessary that the stitches be even...

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