hemstitching

Thân thiện

A tailor uses hemstitching to finish the edge of a linen napkin.

Definition

Noun: 1. A decorative needlework stitch: Hemstitching is a specific type of stitch used in sewing and embroidery. It involves drawing out several parallel threads from the fabric and then grouping the remaining exposed vertical threads together with decorative stitches, creating an openwork pattern often used as a border or hem finish.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The delicate hemstitching on the linen tablecloth added an elegant touch.
  • She learned how to do hemstitching to embellish the edges of her handkerchiefs.
  • The vintage pillowcase was identified by its fine, hand-done hemstitching.

Advanced Usage

• As a verbal noun (gerund): The word can function as a gerund, describing the action of creating this stitch.
  • Her afternoon was spent hemstitching the border of the new curtains.

Variants and Related Words

• Hemstitch (noun): A single instance or unit of this decorative work.
  • Each hemstitch was perfectly even.
• Hemstitch (verb): The act of sewing using this technique.
  • She plans to hemstitch the edge of the fabric.
• Drawn thread work: A broader category of needlework to which hemstitching belongs, where threads are removed from the fabric to create patterns.

Synonyms

• Openwork stitch
• Drawn fabric work (broader category)
• Hem embroidery (general)

Related Phrases

• To work a hemstitch: To execute this specific stitch.
  • The instructions showed how to work a hemstitch.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a stitch in which parallel threads are drawn and exposed threads are caught together in groups

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