Hemstitching (Noun)
Meaning
A stitch in which parallel threads are drawn and exposed threads are caught together in groups.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The seamstress carefully applied hemstitching to the edge of the delicate silk fabric to prevent fraying.
- The intricate hemstitching on the antique tablecloth was a testament to the skill of the long-forgotten needleworker.
- To finish the raw edges of the handmade curtains, the crafter used a combination of hemstitching and decorative trim.
- The textile artist's use of hemstitching added a subtle yet elegant touch to the minimalist design of the scarf.
- The vintage embroidery pattern called for a border of hemstitching to frame the intricate floral motif.