Definition

Noun: A large, loose, temporary stitch used in sewing to temporarily hold layers of fabric or material together before permanent stitching. It is designed to be easily removed.

Usage

This term is used specifically in the context of sewing, tailoring, and garment construction. It describes the technique and the resulting stitch itself.

Examples

• The tailor used a basting stitch to hold the lining in place before sewing it permanently.
• For a precise fit, apply basting stitches along the seam allowance and try the garment on first.
• She removed the basting stitch after the final seam was completed.

Advanced Usage

• "To baste" (verb): The action of applying basting stitches.
  • Baste the two pieces of fabric together before you start the machine sewing.
• "Basting" (gerund/noun): Can refer to the overall technique or the temporary stitches collectively.
  • The basting came loose, so I had to re-pin the fabric.

Variants and Related Words

• Baste (verb): To sew with loose, temporary stitches.
• Tacking stitch (noun): A synonym, more commonly used in British English.
• Running stitch (noun): A simple hand stitch; basting is typically a very long running stitch.

Synonyms

• Tacking stitch
• Temporary stitch

Antonyms

• Permanent stitch
• Backstitch
• Lockstitch

Noun

1. a loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together