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blanket stitch

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blanket stitch
n.
A buttonhole stitch used for edging around heavy material.

blanket stitch
n
(Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Knitting & Sewing) a strong reinforcing stitch for the edges of blankets and other thick material
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Noun1.blanket stitch - a strong reinforcing stitch for edges of blanket and other thick material; similar to buttonhole stitch
embroidery stitch, sewing stitch - a stitch made with thread and a threaded sewing needle through fabric or leather


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For instance, most people were interested in chain stitch for bulk of their work, but now people are well aware of the use of blanket stitch, satin stitch, running stitch, cross stitch, etc.
[FIGURE 1 OMITTED] The project Although students did not require previous sewing experience, they were taught how to thread a needle, tie a knot, and sew two basic stitches--the running stitch and the blanket stitch.
Carefully sew the sides together, using a blanket stitch, and when you have almost finished, stuff the inside with a filler foam ( again you'll find this in your haberdashery shop.
 
 
 
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