whipstitch
/ˈwɪpstɪtʃ/
noun
- A sewing stitch made by passing the thread over and over the edge of fabric, often used to join two pieces or finish a raw edge.
- She used a whipstitch to attach the lace to the collar.
- The hem was finished with a neat whipstitch that prevented fraying.
- Learning the whipstitch is one of the first skills in basic hand sewing.
Synonyms
verb
- To sew using a whipstitch.
- The tailor whipstitched the two pieces of leather together.
- He carefully whipstitched the patch onto his backpack.
- I need to whipstitch the edge of this curtain before it unravels.