Backstitch :: Backstitch (n.) A stitch made by setting the needle back of the end of the last stitch, and bringing it out in front of the end..

Backstitch :: Backstitch (v. i.) To sew with backstitches; as, to backstitch a seam..

Catstitch :: Catstitch (v. t.) To fold and sew down the edge of with a coarse zigzag stitch.

Chain Stitch :: Chain stitch () An ornamental stitch like the links of a chain; -- used in crocheting, sewing, and embroidery..

Chain Stitch :: Chain stitch () A stitch in which the looping of the thread or threads forms a chain on the under side of the work; the loop stitch, as distinguished from the lock stitch. See Stitch..

Cross-stitch :: Cross-stitch (n.) A form of stitch, where the stitches are diagonal and in pairs, the thread of one stitch crossing that of the other..

Hemstitch :: Hemstitch (v. t.) To ornament at the head of a broad hem by drawing out a few parallel threads, and fastening the cross threads in successive small clusters; as, to hemstitch a handkerchief..

Hemstitched :: Hemstitched (imp. & p. p.) of Hemstitc.

Hemstitched :: Hemstitched (a.) Having a broad hem separated from the body of the article by a line of open work; as, a hemistitched handkerchief..

Hemstitching :: Hemstitching (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Hemstitc.

Lock Stitch :: Lock stitch () A peculiar sort of stitch formed by the locking of two threads together, as in the work done by some sewing machines. See Stitch..

Set-stitched :: Set-stitched (a.) Stitched according to a formal pattern.

Stitch :: Stirte () imp. of Start, v. i. & t..

Stitch :: Stitch (v. i.) A single pass of a needle in sewing; the loop or turn of the thread thus made.

Stitch :: Stitch (v. i.) A single turn of the thread round a needle in knitting; a link, or loop, of yarn; as, to let down, or drop, a stitch; to take up a stitch..

Stitch :: Stitch (v. i.) A space of work taken up, or gone over, in a single pass of the needle; hence, by extension, any space passed over; distance..

Stitch :: Stitch (v. i.) A local sharp pain; an acute pain, like the piercing of a needle; as, a stitch in the side..

Stitch :: Stitch (v. i.) A contortion, or twist..

Stitch :: Stitch (v. i.) Any least part of a fabric or dress; as, to wet every stitch of clothes..

Stitch :: Stitching (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Stitc.

Stitch :: Stitch (v. t.) To form stitches in; especially, to sew in such a manner as to show on the surface a continuous line of stitches; as, to stitch a shirt bosom..

Stitch :: Stitch (v. t.) To sew, or unite together by stitches; as, to stitch printed sheets in making a book or a pamphlet..

Stitch :: Stitch (v. t.) To form land into ridges.

Stitched :: Stitch (v. i.) A furrow.

Stitchel :: Stitch (v. i.) To practice stitching, or needlework..

Stitcher :: Stitchel (n.) A kind of hairy wool.

Stitchery :: Stitcher (n.) One who stitches; a seamstress.

Stitching :: Stitched (imp. & p. p.) of Stitc.

Stitching :: Stitchery (n.) Needlework; -- in contempt.

Stitching :: Stitching (n.) The act of one who stitches.

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