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backstitch
(redirected from Stem stitch)

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back·stitch  (bkstch)
n.
A stitch made by inserting the needle at the midpoint of a preceding stitch so that the stitches overlap by half lengths.
backstitch v.
backstitch [ˈbækˌstɪtʃ]
n
(Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Knitting & Sewing) a strong sewing stitch made by starting the next stitch at the middle or beginning of the preceding one
vb
(Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Knitting & Sewing) to sew using this stitch
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.backstitch - an overlapping stitch made by starting the next stitch at the middle of the preceding onebackstitch - an overlapping stitch made by starting the next stitch at the middle of the preceding one
embroidery stitch, sewing stitch - a stitch made with thread and a threaded sewing needle through fabric or leather
Verb1.backstitch - do backstitches
sew, sew together, stitch, run up - fasten by sewing; do needlework
Translations
backstitch [ˈbækstɪtʃ]
A. N → pespunte m
B. VT → pespuntar
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In common with other embroidered hangings of the early medieval period, this piece is conventionally referred to as a "tapestry," although it is not a true tapestry in which the design is woven into the cloth; it is in fact embroidered in wool yarn on a tabby-woven linen ground using two methods of stitching: outline or stem stitch for lettering and the outlines of figures, and couching or laid work for filling in figures.
What is the value of a single stitch? by Cyprus Mail (Cyprus)
Sozani, which has developed a huge and diverse design repertoire, employs a variety of stitches, including darning and double-darning stitches, running stitch both single and double, buttonhole stitch, stem stitch, satin stitch, herringbone stitch, knot stitches, and couching; however, the defining feature, which appears to be found in no other embroidery tradition, is the imitation kani stitch, a stem stitch reinforced by a very fine couching stitch; this has been given the name sozani stitch.
Pashmina spinners, weavers, and needleworkers by Rizvi, Janet / Marg, A Magazine of the Arts
 
 
 
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