sewing-machine stitch
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Definition
Noun: A single, specific stitch formed by the mechanical action of a sewing machine. This type of stitch is characterized by its uniform, consistent appearance and is typically created using one or more threads in a precise, interlocking or looping pattern. It is the fundamental unit of machine-sewn construction.
Usage
The term "sewing-machine stitch" refers specifically to the individual stitch produced by the machine, distinguishing it from a hand-sewn stitch. It is used when discussing the quality, type, or mechanics of machine sewing. - The strength of the seam depends on the tension of each sewing-machine stitch. - Adjust the machine settings to create a tighter sewing-machine stitch.
Advanced Usage
- Technical Analysis: In textile engineering, the properties of a "sewing-machine stitch" (e.g., its lockstitch or chainstitch formation) are analyzed for durability and elasticity.
- Comparative Context: The term is used to contrast machine-made uniformity with the slight variations found in hand stitching.
Variants and Related Words
- Machine Stitch: A more common, shortened synonym for "sewing-machine stitch."
- Stitch (noun): The general unit of sewing, which can be made by hand or machine. "Sewing-machine stitch" is a specific hyponym of this general term.
- Stitching (noun): The overall series or process of making stitches.
Synonyms
- Machine stitch
- Mechanical stitch
Related Phrases
- Even stitch: A description often applied to a perfect sewing-machine stitch due to its regularity.
- Stitch length: A key setting on a sewing machine that determines the length of each individual sewing-machine stitch.
- Stitch type: Refers to the specific pattern of the sewing-machine stitch, such as a straight stitch or zigzag stitch.
Noun
- a sewing stitch made by a sewing machine, sometimes using more than one thread