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hemstitching

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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.
hemstitcher n.
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Noun1.hemstitchinghemstitching - a stitch in which parallel threads are drawn and exposed threads are caught together in groups
hemstitch
embroidery stitch, sewing stitch - a stitch made with thread and a threaded sewing needle through fabric or leather
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But speak-to-me-only-with-thine-eyes isn't a really reliable reason for embroidering doilies and hemstitching tablecloths.
Anne of The Island by Montgomery, Lucy Maud View in context
The "rich blacksmith's daughter" cast the thought of dotted Swiss behind her, and elected to follow Rebecca in cheesecloth as she had in higher matters; straightway devising costumes that included such drawing of threads, such hemstitching and pin-tucking, such insertions of fine thread tatting that, in order to be finished, Rebecca's dress was given out in sections,--the sash to Hannah, waist and sleeves to Mrs.
Rebecca Of Sunnybrook Farm by Wiggin, Kate Douglas View in context
I taught her hemstitching, and I helped her to cut and fit.
My Antonia by Cather, Willa View in context
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