slip-stitch

slip-stitch
\\ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ transitive verb
Etymology: slip stitch
: to sew with slip stitches

slip-stitch facing to a garment

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/slip"stich'/, v.t., v.i. Sewing.
to sew with slip stitches.
[1895-1900]

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slipˈ-stitch transitive verb
To join using slip stitches
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Main Entry:slip

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a stitch hidden between the fold of a cloth, such as on the bottom of a skirt, where stitches should not be seen.
slip-stitch «SLIHP STIHCH», transitive verb.
to make a slip stitch or stitches in (a hem, facing, or the like).

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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