topstitch

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

top +‎ stitch

Noun[edit]

A top stitch.

topstitch (usually uncountable, plural topstitches)

  1. (sewing, uncountable) A sewing technique, most often used on garment edges such as necklines and hems, where it helps facings to stay in place and gives a crisp edge.
  2. (countable) An individual stitch of this kind.

Derived terms[edit]

Verb[edit]

topstitch (third-person singular simple present topstitches, present participle topstitching, simple past and past participle topstitched)

  1. (transitive) To stitch in this fashion.