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hemstitch

DEFINITIONS OF: hemstitch

1

n a stitch in which parallel threads are drawn and exposed threads are caught together in groups

Synonyms:
hemstitching
Type of:
embroidery stitch, sewing stitch
a stitch made with thread and a threaded sewing needle through fabric or leather

n embroidery similar to drawnwork

Type of:
embroidery, fancywork
decorative needlework

v sew with hemstitches

“hemstitch a sleeve”
Type of:
run up, sew, sew together, stitch
fasten by sewing; do needlework
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