slip stitch
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.
Browse dictionary entries near slip stitch
- slip ring
- SLIP/PPP or Serial Line IP/Point-to-Point Protocol
- slip opinion
- slip one over on
- slip-on
- slip noose
- slip
- slinky
- slink
- slingshot
- slip-up
- slip up on
- slipcase
- slipcover
- slipknot
- slipover
- slippage
- slipped disk
- slipper
- slippery
