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Seam :: Seam (v. t.) To form a seam upon or of; to join by sewing together; to unite.

Whip :: Whip (v. t.) To sew lightly; specifically, to form (a fabric) into gathers by loosely overcasting the rolled edge and drawing up the thread; as, to whip a ruffle..

Binding :: Binding (n.) Anything that binds; a bandage; the cover of a book, or the cover with the sewing, etc.; something that secures the edge of cloth from raveling..

Housewright :: Housewright (n.) A builder of houses.

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

Sew :: Sew (v. t.) To close or stop by ssewing; -- often with up; as, to sew up a rip..

Roseroot :: Roseroot (n.) A fleshy-leaved herb (Rhodiola rosea); rosewort; -- so called because the roots have the odor of roses.

Overhand :: Overhand (a.) Over and over; -- applied to a style of sewing, or to a seam, in which two edges, usually selvedges, are sewed together by passing each stitch over both..

Sewster :: Sewster (n.) A seamstress.

Moosewood :: Moosewood (n.) The striped maple (Acer Pennsylvanicum).

Hem :: Hem (n.) The edge or border of a garment or cloth, doubled over and sewed, to strengthen raveling..

Patch :: Patch (v. t.) To mend by sewing on a piece or pieces of cloth, leather, or the like; as, to patch a coat..

Horseweed :: Horseweed (n.) A composite plant (Erigeron Canadensis), which is a common weed..

Tassel :: Tassel (n.) A narrow silk ribbon, or the like, sewed to a book to be put between the leaves..

Fosseway :: Fosseway (n.) One of the great military roads constructed by the Romans in England and other parts of Europe; -- so called from the fosse or ditch on each side for keeping it dry.

Quilt :: Quilt (v. t.) To stitch or sew together at frequent intervals, in order to confine in place the several layers of cloth and wadding of which a garment, comforter, etc., may be made; as, to quilt a coat..

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

Housewifely :: Housewifely (a.) Pertaining or appropriate to a housewife; domestic; economical; prudent.

Bind :: Bind (v. t.) To sew or fasten together, and inclose in a cover; as, to bind a book..

Copsewood :: Copsewood (n.) Brushwood; coppice.

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