α. see prick v. and seam n.1
β. 1800s– prix-seam, 2000s– prixeam.
prick-seamn.
/ˈprɪksiːm/, U.S. /ˈprɪkˌsim/ Glove-making. Now rare.
A type of visible stitch used in glove-sewing for making decorative seams, with both raw edges on the outside. Frequently attributive, as prick seam glove, prick seam sewing, etc.
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a1637 B. Jonson Magnetick Lady iv. i. 8 in Wks. (1640) III With your prick-seame, and through-stitch.
?1680 More Haste, Worst Speed (single sheet) If that a Glover marrys me, part of his Trade I know, Whither it plain or prick-seam be, that makes the braver show.
1821 J. Winter Brit. Patent 4627 (1856) 4 The receding index, which is particularly adapted for what are called drawn sewing and prick-seam sewing.
1867 Times 11 May 14/5 (advt.) Doe gauntlets..prickseam sewn.
1879 Encycl. Brit. X. 692 Round sewing or ordinary glove stitch, piqué stitch, and prick seam.
1884 Pall Mall Gaz. 16 May 4/2 Around Torrington, in Devon, for instance, are the best prick-seam sewers in the country.
1893 World (N.Y.) 19 Dec. (Evening ed.) 8/5 (advt.) 125 Doz. Ladies', and Men's Heavy Prix Seam, Russian Tan Riding and Driving Gloves..$1.48.
1909 U.S. Tariff Law 1909 in Nelson's Perpetual Loose-leaf Encycl. 44 (table) Unlined, pique or prix seam, or stitched or embroidered, doz. prs...$3.90 doz.
1928 Bridgeport (Connecticut) Telegram 3 Feb. 13/5 (advt.) There are taffy colored one button gloves with black prick seam stitching.
1968 J. Ironside Fashion Alphabet 99 Prick seam. Used in glove-making. Made on the right side so that the edges show.
2016 M. Redwood Gloves & Glove-making 39 (caption) Prixseam stitching leaves both seams on the outside.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2007; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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