hemstitching

/ˈhɛmstɪtʃɪŋ/
noun
  1. The activity or process of sewing a hemstitch.
    • She spent the afternoon doing hemstitching on a new tablecloth.
    • Hemstitching requires patience and a steady hand.
    • The class focused on hemstitching as a decorative technique.
  2. A decorative border made by hemstitching.
    • He admired the fine hemstitching along the edge of the scarf.
    • The hemstitching on the pillowcase was intricate and lovely.
    • The dress featured white hemstitching that stood out against the blue fabric.
verb
  1. Present participle of hemstitch; the act of sewing a hemstitch.
    • They are hemstitching all the napkins for the restaurant.
    • He was hemstitching when the phone rang.
    • She is hemstitching the edge of the linen towel.
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