blanket stitch
- noun
- /ˈblæŋkɪt stɪtʃ/
- Specialized
:
puntada de manta
- The sewing pattern calls for a blanket stitch to secure the thick fabric edges.
Examples
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She reinforced the seams of the quilt with a blanket stitch for extra durability.
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My favorites are running stitch or blanket stitch.
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I think we ought to be doing a blanket stitch on there.
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To finish the edge of the blanket, I used a blanket stitch to add a decorative trim.
Synonyms
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6.9
A hand stitch that goes over a fabric edge to stop it coming apart
A row of small sewn loops that finish and strengthen fabric edges around buttonholes
A sewing stitch made by passing the needle and thread over the cloth edge to join or finish it
A long stitch sewn over a fabric edge to stop it from coming apart
A line of sewing that uses visible thread along an edge, often in a different color
A small stitch that holds the folded edge of a skirt or dress so it looks neat
How Secure
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- UK
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6.3
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8.7
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3.5
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Surface Forms
Morphology
The noun 'blanket stitch' is directly composed of 'blanket' (a bed covering) and 'stitch' (a sewing loop), so its meaning—a type of stitch used on blankets/edges—is transparently inferable from the parts. This kind of descriptive compound denoting purpose or association is common cross-linguistically and follows regular English noun-noun composition, so a B1 learner who knows both words will readily understand it.
Etymology
Blanket stitch comes from the simple picture of a blanket edge sewn with a strong stitch that loops over the edge. The looped thread holds and finishes the thick edge, so the name means a stitch that 'reinforces the edges' and 'prevents fraying'.