Whipstitch (Noun)
Meaning
A sewing stitch passing over an edge diagonally.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- She finished the raw edge of the fabric with a whipstitch to prevent it from fraying further.
- A quick whipstitch was all she needed to repair the loose hem of her dress.
- He applied a neat whipstitch around the armholes to keep the lining from shifting.
- She preferred a simple whipstitch for hand-knit items because it created a stretchy yet firm border.
- Her grandma had always secured seams with a careful whipstitch before starting on more visible decorative stitches.