Basting Stitch (Noun)
Meaning
A loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The seamstress used a basting stitch to hold the delicate silk fabric in place while she worked on the intricate embroidery design.
- Before quilting the layers together, she applied a basting stitch to keep the batting and fabric from shifting.
- To prevent the fabric from fraying, she applied a basting stitch along the raw edges of the seams.
- The pattern instructions advised using a basting stitch to temporarily hold the sleeves in place while sewing the armholes.
- A basting stitch was used to secure the layers of the wedding dress together, allowing for easy adjustments during the final fitting.