faggot stitch

Thân thiện

A tailor uses a faggot stitch to join two pieces of fabric.

Definition

Noun: 1. A decorative embroidery stitch: Specifically, a stitch used in the needlework technique called fagoting. Its primary function is to join two separate pieces of fabric or two parallel edges with an open, lace-like band of decorative stitching. The stitch itself creates a series of short, diagonal ties or bars that bind parallel threads or fabric edges together, forming the characteristic openwork pattern.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • She used a simple faggot stitch to join the two panels of the collar, creating an elegant openwork detail.
  • The sampler displayed various embroidery techniques, including the faggot stitch and the feather stitch.
  • To create the fagoting, you must first space the threads evenly and then work the faggot stitch across the gap.

Advanced Usage

• In historical or specialized textile contexts: The term is used precisely to describe this specific joining stitch within the broader technique of fagoting, which was popular for embellishing lingerie, blouses, and other fine garments.

Variants and Related Words

• Fagoting (n): The overall needlework technique or the resulting decorative openwork band created by using the faggot stitch or similar stitches to join fabric.
• Faggoting (n): An alternative spelling for "fagoting."

Synonyms

• Fagoting stitch: A direct synonym.
• Bridging stitch: A descriptive term sometimes used for stitches that create a decorative bridge between two fabrics.

Notes on Usage

• Important Note: In modern usage, the word "faggot" is primarily known as a deeply offensive homophobic slur. Due to this, the terms "faggot stitch" and "fagoting" are considered dated and potentially offensive. In contemporary sewing, embroidery, and textile arts, it is strongly recommended to use the alternative term "fagoting stitch" or simply "fagoting" to refer to the technique, though awareness of the potential for misunderstanding remains. Many modern resources may describe the technique without using the traditional name at all, opting for descriptive terms like "decorative openwork joining stitch."

Học thuật

Noun

1. the stitch that ties a group of parallel threads together in fagoting

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• fagot stitch