topstitch

noun

Meaning

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.
An individual stitch of this kind.
To stitch in this fashion.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

staystitch(English)lockstitch(English)pick stitch(English)stabstitch(English)pad stitch(English)stem stitch(English)stitch(English)split stitch(English)

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Sources

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