I will be doing some embroidery on a snood. I know that the method is different between the split stitch and the chain stitch but is there a noticeable difference in the result? The methods are described here-
Julie Richmond, VA
In general, appearances can vary significantly depending on the exact materials and the stitcher, so you should take a scrap piece of fabric and test it out. However, in my experience, chain stitch and split stitch don't look very much alike. Chain stitch looks like a series of linked ovals, and split stitch looks like a straight line.
Best wishes, Ericka
silverbells said
Use a pen or thin point marker to draw the line or shape you want to stitch and then as Ericka said, practise ;-)
Enquiring minds want to know "What are you making?"
Depending upon the thickness of the thread you are using, split stitch can be difficult to manage. It is normally reserved for thicker threads, such as pearl 5 or crewel wool. It can be done on a single strand of floss, but it's not usual, nor is it "easy".
As for keeping a straight line, you will have the same problem with any stitch you choose, so see if Anne's directions in her post are helpful.
Other than that, Anne and Ericka said about all there is to say. :-)
Dianne
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