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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.

Rip :: Rip (v. t.) To divide or separate the parts of, by cutting or tearing; to tear or cut open or off; to tear off or out by violence; as, to rip a garment by cutting the stitches; to rip off the skin of a beast; to rip up a floor; -- commonly used with up, open, off..

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..

Hemmer :: Hemmer (n.) An attachment to a sewing machine, for turning under the edge of a piece of fabric, preparatory to stitching it down..

Counterpoint :: Counterpoint (n.) A coverlet; a cover for a bed, often stitched or broken into squares; a counterpane. See 1st Counterpane..

Stitch :: Stitch (v. t.) To form land into ridges.

Stitch :: Stitching (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Stitc.

Stitcher :: Stitchel (n.) A kind of hairy wool.

Overcast :: Overcast (v. t.) To take long, loose stitches over (the raw edges of a seam) to prevent raveling..

Stith :: Stitchwort (n.) See Stichwort.

Tatting :: Tatting (n.) A kind of lace made from common sewing thread, with a peculiar 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..

Stitch :: Stitch (v. t.) To form stitches in; especially, to sew in such a manner as to show on the surface a continuous line of stitches; as, to stitch a shirt bosom..

Suture :: Suture (n.) The stitch by which the parts are united.

Stitchery :: Stitcher (n.) One who stitches; a seamstress.

Backstitch :: Backstitch (v. i.) To sew with backstitches; as, to backstitch a seam..

Baste :: Baste (v. t.) To sew loosely, or with long stitches; -- usually, that the work may be held in position until sewed more firmly..

Whipstitch :: Whipstitch (n.) A tailor; -- so called in contempt.

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