Definition of stitch

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Stitch (v. i.) A single pass of a needle in sewing; the loop or turn of the thread thus made.

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Hemstitching :: Hemstitching (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Hemstitc.
Stitching :: Stitched (imp. & p. p.) of Stitc.
Stitch :: Stitch (v. i.) A space of work taken up, or gone over, in a single pass of the needle; hence, by extension, any space passed over; distance..
Stitchwort :: Stitching (n.) Work done by sewing, esp. when a continuous line of stitches is shown on the surface; stitches, collectively..
Monk''s Seam :: Monk's seam () An extra middle seam made at the junction of two breadths of canvas, ordinarily joined by only two rows of stitches..
Sew :: Sew (v. t.) To unite or fasten together by stitches, as with a needle and thread..
Cross-stitch :: Cross-stitch (n.) A form of stitch, where the stitches are diagonal and in pairs, the thread of one stitch crossing that of the other..
Quilting :: Quilting (n.) The act of stitching or running in patterns, as in making a quilt..
Suture :: Suture (n.) The uniting of the parts of a wound by stitching.
Run :: Run (v. i.) To sew, as a seam, by passing the needle through material in a continuous line, generally taking a series of stitches on the needle at the same time..
Whipstitch :: Whipstitch (v. t.) To rafter; to plow in ridges, as land..
Counterpane :: Counterpane (n.) A coverlet for a bed, -- originally stitched or woven in squares or figures..
Lock Stitch :: Lock stitch () A peculiar sort of stitch formed by the locking of two threads together, as in the work done by some sewing machines. See Stitch..
Hemmer :: Hemmer (n.) An attachment to a sewing machine, for turning under the edge of a piece of fabric, preparatory to stitching it down..
Seam :: Seam (v. t.) To make the appearance of a seam in, as in knitting a stocking; hence, to knit with a certain stitch, like that in such knitting..
Baste :: Baste (v. t.) To sew loosely, or with long stitches; -- usually, that the work may be held in position until sewed more firmly..
Spangle :: Spangle (n.) A small plate or boss of shining metal; something brilliant used as an ornament, especially when stitched on the dress..
Stitch :: Stitch (v. t.) To sew, or unite together by stitches; as, to stitch printed sheets in making a book or a pamphlet..
Stitch :: Stitch (v. t.) To form land into ridges.
Fell :: Fell (n.) A form of seam joining two pieces of cloth, the edges being folded together and the stitches taken through both thicknesses..
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