Definition of stitch

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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..

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Chain Stitch :: Chain stitch () A stitch in which the looping of the thread or threads forms a chain on the under side of the work; the loop stitch, as distinguished from the lock stitch. See Stitch..
Spangle :: Spangle (n.) A small plate or boss of shining metal; something brilliant used as an ornament, especially when stitched on the dress..
Hemstitched :: Hemstitched (imp. & p. p.) of Hemstitc.
Fell :: Fell (n.) A form of seam joining two pieces of cloth, the edges being folded together and the stitches taken through both thicknesses..
Stitch :: Stitch (v. t.) To sew, or unite together by stitches; as, to stitch printed sheets in making a book or a pamphlet..
Thoroughstitch :: Thoroughstitch (adv.) So as to go the whole length of any business; fully; completely.
Stitch :: Stitch (v. i.) A contortion, or twist..
Stitcher :: Stitchel (n.) A kind of hairy wool.
Boltrope :: Boltrope (n.) A rope stitched to the edges of a sail to strengthen the sail.
Heading :: Heading (n.) The extension of a line ruffling above the line of stitch.
Unstitch :: Unstitch (v. t.) To open by picking out stitches; to take out, or undo, the stitches of; as, to unstitch a seam..
Sew :: Sew (v. t.) To unite or fasten together by stitches, as with a needle and thread..
Take-up :: Take-up (n.) That which takes up or tightens; specifically, a device in a sewing machine for drawing up the slack thread as the needle rises, in completing a stitch..
Catstitch :: Catstitch (v. t.) To fold and sew down the edge of with a coarse zigzag stitch.
Overhand :: Overhand (a.) Over and over; -- applied to a style of sewing, or to a seam, in which two edges, usually selvedges, are sewed together by passing each stitch over both..
Stitching :: Stitching (n.) The act of one who stitches.
Tension :: Tension (a.) A device for checking the delivery of the thread in a sewing machine, so as to give the stitch the required degree of tightness..
Quilt :: Quilt (v. t.) To stitch or sew together at frequent intervals, in order to confine in place the several layers of cloth and wadding of which a garment, comforter, etc., may be made; as, to quilt a coat..
Baste :: Baste (v. t.) To sew loosely, or with long stitches; -- usually, that the work may be held in position until sewed more firmly..
Quilt :: Quilt (n.) Anything that is quilted; esp., a quilted bed cover, or a skirt worn by women; any cover or garment made by putting wool, cotton, etc., between two cloths and stitching them together; also, any outer bed cover..
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