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stitch Definition

stitch (stic̸h)

noun

    1. a single complete in-and-out movement of the threaded needle in sewing
    2. suture (sense )
  1. a single loop of yarn worked off a needle in knitting, crocheting, etc.
  2. the piece of thread worked in, or a loop, knot, etc. made, by stitching
  3. a particular kind of stitch or style of stitching
  4. a sudden, sharp pain in the side or back
  5. a bit or piece; specif., an article of clothing wearing not a stitch

Etymology: ME stiche < OE stice, a puncture, stab: for IE base see stick

intransitive verb

to make stitches; sew

transitive verb

  1. to fasten, join, repair, adorn, or operate upon with or as with stitches; sew
  2. to fasten or unite (cartons, booklets, etc.) with staples

Related Forms:

stitch Idioms

in stitches

in a state of uproarious laughter
stitch Synonyms

stitch

v.

join, make a seam, baste, suture; see sew.

stitch Usage Examples

Object

  • hem: Is a thicker material and has double stitched hem and cuffs for resilience.
  • quilt: A wonderful English vintage machine stitched quilt or bedspread, dating to circa 1955.
  • seam: They look like French seams stitched down flat, which will entail three sets of stitching per seam.
  • strap: Comes with black NATO band or stitched leather strap.
  • saddle: A6 saddle stitched 52 pages Author: Alan J Frost Order Ref.
  • leather: A sheath should be made from strong, stitched leather, with a tunnel belt loop.

Converse of object

  • knit: Also most jumpers ask you to pick up and knit stitches round the neck edge.
  • dissolve: The skin is closed, usually with a dissolving stitch buried under the skin.
  • decrease: Decrease 1 stitch on each side, giving you 3 needles left holding yarn.

Adjective modifier

  • dissolvable: The sternum is rejoined using wires and the skin on the chest is closed with dissolvable stitches.

Modifies a noun

  • drilling: The wire saw is very much faster, but since set-up takes longer stitch drilling can be more cost-effective in terms of smaller openings.
  • kit: Johnson Crafts have a massive range of cross stitch bookmark kits available from just £ 4.50.
  • marker: K 50 rows; mark on both sides using stitch markers.
  • pattern: The software then takes about five seconds to convert the image into a stitch pattern, most likely of tens of thousands of stitches.

Noun used with modifier

  • garter: I'm thinking garter stitch scarf in chunky yarn with big needles - some instant gratification to get her hooked.
  • purl: Knitting continues in the round in stocking stitch, with a false seam created by a column of purl stitches down each side.
  • crochet: Must admit however, I never learned knitting or anything fancier than a double crochet stitch.
  • stocking: Both designs have raglan sleeves and a simple stocking stitch throughout.
  • cross: I gave Mr Briggs a cross stitch picture I'd done for him to say thanks for everything he's done.
  • embroidery: Sewing and darning equipment and methods, with an inventory of embroidery stitches and dressmaking techniques, are described for the first time.
stitch Quotes

With fingers wearyand worn, With eyelids heavy and red, A woman sat, in unwomanly rags Plying her needle and threadö Stitch! stitch! stitch! In poverty, hunger, and dirt. And still with a voice of dolorous pitch She sang the'Song of the Shirt'.

—Honorius of Autun

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