hemstitch I. \ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\transitive verb Etymology:hem (II) + stitch : to embroider (fabric) by drawing out parallel threads and stitching the exposed threads in groups to form various designs II. noun 1.orhemstitching\ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷\: decorative needlework similar to drawnwork that is often used on or near stitching lines of hems 2.: a stitch used in hemstitching