backstitch
/ˈbækˌstɪtʃ/
noun
- A strong sewing stitch made by inserting the needle backward from the starting point, creating a continuous line of stitches.
- The embroidery pattern called for a backstitch to outline the flower petals.
- Learning the backstitch is one of the first skills taught in sewing class.
- She used a backstitch to sew the seam because it is very durable.
verb
- To sew using a backstitch.
- The tailor instructed her to backstitch the ends of the seam for extra strength.
- He carefully backstitched the torn pocket to make sure it would not rip again.
- I always backstitch at the beginning and end of a seam to keep it from unraveling.