blanket stitch

blanket stitch

n. A buttonhole stitch used for edging around heavy material.

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blank′et-stitch′ v.

blanket stitch

n (Knitting & Sewing) a strong reinforcing stitch for the edges of blankets and other thick material vb to use blanket stitch to reinforce (the edges of blankets and other thick material)

blan′ket stitch`

n. a basic sewing stitch in which widely spaced, interlocking loops are formed, used as a decorative finish for edges. [1875–80] blan′ket-stitch`, v.i., v.t.

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blanket stitch - a strong reinforcing stitch for edges of blanket and other thick material; similar to buttonhole stitchembroidery stitch, sewing stitch - a stitch made with thread and a threaded sewing needle through fabric or leather