- basting stitch
- nouna loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together• Hypernyms: ↑sewing stitch, ↑embroidery stitch
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
basting stitch
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basting stitch — long loose stitch which holds cloth in place until further work is done … English contemporary dictionary
basting — noun 1. a loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together • Syn: ↑baste, ↑basting stitch, ↑tacking • Derivationally related forms: ↑baste (for: ↑baste) … Useful english dictionary
stitch — I. noun Etymology: Middle English stiche, from Old English stice; akin to Old English stician to stick Date: before 12th century 1. a local sharp and sudden pain especially in the side 2. a. one in and out movement of a threaded needle in sewing … New Collegiate Dictionary
Basting — may refer to:*A type of stitch in sewing * Basting (cooking), a cooking technique … Wikipedia
basting — bast·ing || beɪstɪŋ adj. pertaining to a type of loose stitch which holds material in place until the final sewing beɪst v. attach with loose stitches (Sewing); drip fat on meat during cooking; beat, hit … English contemporary dictionary
embroidery stitch — noun a stitch made with thread and a threaded sewing needle through fabric or leather • Syn: ↑sewing stitch • Hypernyms: ↑stitch • Hyponyms: ↑backstitch, ↑bargello, ↑flame stitch, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
sewing stitch — noun a stitch made with thread and a threaded sewing needle through fabric or leather • Syn: ↑embroidery stitch • Hypernyms: ↑stitch • Hyponyms: ↑backstitch, ↑bargello, ↑flame stitch, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
Embroidery stitch — In everyday language, a stitch in the context of embroidery or hand sewing is defined as the movement of the embroidery needle from the backside of the fabric to the front side and back to the back side. The thread stroke on the front side… … Wikipedia
padding stitch — noun 1. : a stitch used as a foundation for another stitch 2. : a diagonal basting stitch for holding padding in place … Useful english dictionary
Cross-stitch — This article is about the embroidery style called cross stitch or counted cross stitch. For specific crossed stitches used in needlework, see cross stitches. Cross stitch sampler, Germany, 1735. Cross stitch is a popular form of counted thread… … Wikipedia
