khâu đột
Definition
- Verb:
- To backstitch: A sewing technique where each new stitch begins by inserting the needle back into the end point of the previous stitch, creating a continuous, strong line of stitching that resembles machine sewing on both sides.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Cô ấy khâu đột đường viền cho chắc. (She backstitched the hem for strength.)
- Bạn nên khâu đột ở những chỗ chịu lực. (You should backstitch at the points of strain.)
- Đường khâu đột trông rất gọn và chắc chắn. (The backstitch looks very neat and sturdy.)
Advanced Usage
- "mũi khâu đột": a backstitch (the individual stitch or the technique).
- Mũi khâu đột này được thực hiện thủ công. (This backstitch is done by hand.)
Variants and Related Words
- Khâu thường (v): to running stitch. A simpler, in-and-out stitch.
- Khâu vắt (v): to slip stitch or blind stitch. A nearly invisible stitch used for hems.
- Đường khâu đột (n): the backstitch line or seam.
Synonyms
- Backstitch: The direct technical equivalent in sewing.
- Stitch backward: A descriptive synonym for the technique.
Related Terms
- Hand sewing: Sewing done by hand, of which backstitch is a fundamental technique.
- Seam reinforcement: Strengthening a seam, a primary purpose of backstitching.