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slip stitch Definition

slip stitch

noun

a continuous stitch, especially for a hem, in which the needle is put through the folded part of the hem, picking up a few threads of the fabric on the inside, so as to be invisible on the outside

slip stitch Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • pattern: A beautifully soft and light fabric is produced by this slip stitch pattern - sometimes called ' tea cozy ' stitch.