hemming stitch
/ˈhɛmɪŋ stɪtʃ/
noun
- A small, neat stitch used to sew the edge of a piece of cloth so that it does not fray or unravel.
- She used a hemming-stitch to finish the bottom of her skirt.
- The tailor taught me how to make a hemming-stitch that is almost invisible.
- A hemming-stitch is perfect for securing the edges of a linen napkin.