A stitch added to increase the size of network. Obsolete.

stitching, or a stitch, made too long through haste or carelessness.

(see 7 above) = purl stitch at purl, n.1 5.

a stitch used in marking linen, etc.

Embroidery. A sewing stitch consisting of small double stitches of even length created by backstitching, typically used to fill in the centre of a…

Knitting. A line of purled stitches (see purl, v.2 4a) down the leg of a stocking, simulating the appearance of a joining. Also short for seam-stitch…

darning in which the threads cross each other above and below, like simple wickerwork.

Frequently in plural. Stitching or stitches of this type.

A binding or lashing used to restrain something or keep it in position; spec. (in upholstery) one or more long running stitches passing right…

= pad stitch, n.

(see quot. 1964); hence as v. transitive.

a stitch used in making a tuck; also attributive.

A method for sewing thicker materials in which the needle is pushed through the fabric at right angles, one stitch at a time; cf. stab-stitch n. at…

(see quot. 1957).

A diagonal stitch used to join lining to fabric; (also) a filling stitch used to give thickness to embroidery. Cf. padding, n.1 compounds 2.