Definition

1. Noun:
   • Basting stitch / Tacking stitch: A temporary, long, loose stitch used in sewing to hold pieces of fabric together or to mark a fitting line before permanent sewing. It is meant to be removed after the final sewing is complete.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Cô ấy dùng khâu trần để cố định đường may trước khi khâu máy. (She used a basting stitch to secure the seam before machine sewing.)
  • Khâu trần rất quan trọng khi may quần áo thủ công. (Basting is very important when hand-sewing clothes.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is specific to the craft of sewing and tailoring. It refers to a fundamental technique, especially in preparatory work for garment construction or alterations.

Variants and Related Words

• Khâu lược (n): A synonym for "khâu trần," also meaning a basting or tacking stitch.
  • Khâu lược giúp vải không bị xê dịch. (A basting stitch helps prevent the fabric from shifting.)

Synonyms

• Basting: The act of sewing with temporary stitches.
• Tacking: Another term for making temporary stitches.

Related Idioms

• : This is a technical term with no common idiomatic usage.