Formed by closely arranged zig-zag stitches. Can be laid down at an angle with varying stitch length.

Zigzag stitch of any width with a very short length.

flat stitches worked so closely as to resemble satin

a closed zig zag stitch

a series of zig-zag stitches which are formed closely together

Closely spaced stitches, similar to zigzag, except that they alternate between straight stitches and angled stitches (rather than all angled) of varying length, angle and density.

Formed by closely arranged zigzag stitches. Can be laid down at any angle and with varying stitch lengths. Adapted from the blatt stitch used in schiffli embroidery.

Zigzag stitch sewn with a very short stitch length usually used in appliqué.

A slanted, tightly packed (no spaces showing through of the fabric) outlining stitch. Often used around applique pieces. A machine satin stitch is made by setting a zig zag stitch very closely with the machine settings.

A side-by-side stitch that resembles satin when completed.

Satin stitch can be done by hand or by a machine. If it is done by machine, the machine must have a zigzag stitch. There are also special satin stitch foots.