Hemming-stitch (Noun)
Meaning
A stitch used in sewing hems on skirts and dresses.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The tailor used a simple running stitch for the body of the skirt but a hemming-stitch for the delicate edge of the hem.
- To ensure a smooth and invisible finish, the dressmaker employed a narrow hemming-stitch to catch the fold of the hem in place.
- After carefully pressing the dress, the seamstress turned up the raw edge of the hem and used a hemming-stitch to secure it in place.
- When shortening a dress, it's essential to re-hem the garment using a hemming-stitch to maintain a crisp fold at the hem allowance.
- In garments where a soft fold is desired, a hemming-stitch allows for a gentle, pliable seam that will not pucker or distort over time.