whipstitch (redirected from whipstitches)

whip·stitch  (hwpstch, wp-)

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

To sew with overcast stitches, as in finishing a fabric edge or binding two pieces of fabric together.

n.

A stitch made in this manner.

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whipstitch [ˈwɪpˌstɪtʃ]

n

1. (Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Knitting & Sewing) a sewing stitch passing over an edge

2. US slang an instant; moment

vb

(Clothing, Personal Arts & Crafts / Knitting & Sewing) (tr) to sew (an edge) using whipstitch; overcast

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

whipstitch - a sewing stitch passing over an edge diagonally whipstitching, whipping overcasting, overcast - a long whipstitch or overhand stitch overlying an edge to prevent raveling embroidery stitch, sewing stitch - a stitch made with thread and a threaded sewing needle through fabric or leather

Translations

whipstitch [ˈwɪpˌstɪtʃ] n → sopraggitto

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whipstitch [ˈwɪpˌstɪtʃ] n → sopraggitto