Definition of hemstitch Hemstitch
hem•stitch
We found 7 definitions of hemstitch from 4 different sources.
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What does hemstitch mean?
WordNet
NounPlural: hemstitches |
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| hemstitch - a stitch in which parallel threads are drawn and exposed threads are caught together in groups | ||
| hemstitching | ||
| embroidery stitch, sewing stitch a stitch made with thread and a threaded sewing needle through fabric or leather | ||
| hemstitch - embroidery similar to drawnwork | ||
| fancywork, embroidery decorative needlework | ||
Verb |
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| hemstitch - sew with hemstitches; "hemstitch a sleeve" | ||
| sew together, stitch, sew, run up fasten by sewing; do needlework | ||
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Wiktionary 
- hemstitch (Noun)
An embroidery stitch in which parallel threads are drawn together in groups. - hemstitch (Verb)
To sew or embroider using this stitch.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- hemstitch (v. t.)
To ornament at the head of a broad hem by drawing out a few parallel threads, and fastening the cross threads in successive small clusters; as, to hemstitch a handkerchief.
Part of speech
🔤- hemstitch, verb, present, 1st person singular of hemstitch (infinitive).
- hemstitch, verb (infinitive).
- hemstitch, noun, singular of hemstitches.
