whipstitch

/'wipstit /

Thân thiện

She uses a whipstitch to finish the edge of the fabric.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A sewing stitch passing over an edge diagonally: A whipstitch is a simple, overcast stitch used in sewing to join two pieces of fabric or to finish a raw edge, preventing it from fraying. The stitch wraps diagonally over the fabric's edge.

Usage

• The noun "whipstitch" is used to describe the specific stitch itself or the technique of making it.
• It is a countable noun (e.g., , ).

Examples

• Noun:
  • She used a whipstitch to neatly finish the hem of the blanket.
  • A few small whipstitches were enough to close the seam securely.

Advanced Usage

• "To whipstitch" (verb, derived usage): While primarily a noun, "whipstitch" can be used as a verb meaning to sew using this stitch.
  • You need to whipstitch the edges of this felt piece to prevent unraveling.

Variants and Related Words

• Whipstitching (n/gerund): The action or result of sewing with a whipstitch.
  • The neat whipstitching gave the project a professional look.
• Overcast stitch (n): A synonym for whipstitch, often used in sewing terminology.
• Slip stitch (n): A different, often flatter, hand-sewing stitch used for hems; not a direct synonym but a related technique.

Synonyms

• Overcast stitch: A stitch that wraps over an edge.
• Overhand stitch: Another term for a similar diagonal edge stitch.

Related Phrases

• To sew a whipstitch: The standard phrase for performing the action.
  • The instructions said to sew a whipstitch along the raw edge.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a sewing stitch passing over an edge diagonally

Từ đồng nghĩa

• whipping
• whipstitching