hemstitch (redirected from hemstitches)

hem·stitch  (hmstch)

n.

1. A decorative stitch usually bordering a hem, as on a handkerchief, made by drawing out several parallel threads and catching together the cross threads in uniform groups.

2. Needlework in which this stitch is used.

tr.v. hem·stitched, hem·stitch·ing, hem·stitch·es

To ornament or embroider with hemstitches.

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hemstitcher n.

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hemstitch [ˈhɛmˌstɪtʃ]

n

(Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Knitting & Sewing) a decorative edging stitch, usually for a hem, in which the cross threads are stitched in groups

vb

(Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Knitting & Sewing) to decorate (a hem, etc.) with hemstitches

hemstitcher  n

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	hemstitch - a stitch in which parallel threads are drawn and exposed threads are caught together in groups hemstitching embroidery stitch, sewing stitch - a stitch made with thread and a threaded sewing needle through fabric or leather
	2.	hemstitch - embroidery similar to drawnwork fancywork, embroidery - decorative needlework
Verb	1.	hemstitch - sew with hemstitches; "hemstitch a sleeve" sew, sew together, stitch, run up - fasten by sewing; do needlework

Translations

hemstitch [ˈhemstɪtʃ] N → vainica f

hemstitch

vt → in Hohlsaum nähen

n → Hohlsaum m