TOPSTITCH

Etymology

Noun

topstitch (usually uncountable, plural topstitches)

(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.

(countable) An individual stitch of this kind.

Verb

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

(transitive) To stitch in this fashion.

Source: Wiktionary



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