steeks

/stiks/
noun
  1. A piece of fabric that is folded and sewn to create a three-dimensional shape, especially in knitting or tailoring.
    • The knitter carefully sewed the steeks to create armholes in the sweater.
    • In traditional Fair Isle knitting, steeks are cut open after being reinforced.
    • The tailor used steeks to add shape to the shoulders of the jacket.