Definition

1. Noun:
   • A decorative overcast or running stitch, especially in a contrasting color: A type of sewing or bookbinding stitch that is visible on the surface, often used for ornamental purposes or to bind pages, characterized by its simple, running appearance and frequently done with thread that contrasts with the material color.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The leather journal was bound with a simple saddle stitch.
  • She added a bright red saddle stitch along the edge of the pillow for a pop of color.

Advanced Usage

• In Bookbinding: Refers specifically to a method of binding where folded sheets are stitched together through the fold line (the spine) with a single continuous thread, often used for booklets, magazines, and pamphlets.
  • The small chapbook was perfect bound? No, it used a traditional saddle stitch.

Variants and Related Words

• Saddle-stitched (adj): Describes an item that has been bound or decorated using a saddle stitch.
  • The saddle-stitched brochure lay flat when opened.

Synonyms

• Running stitch: A basic, straight stitch made by passing the needle in and out of the fabric.
• Overcast stitch: A stitch used to enclose raw edges, similar in visible, linear appearance.

Related Phrases

• Saddle stitching: The process or technique of applying a saddle stitch.
  • Saddle stitching is a cost-effective binding method for thin publications.

Noun

1. a decorative overcast or running stitch, especially in a contrasting color