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blindstitch sewing machine

blindstitch sewing machine

7.9
A machine that sews hems so the stitches are not seen from the outside
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : máquina de coser de puntada invisible
  • She used a blindstitch sewing machine to hem the dress without any visible thread on the outside.

Examples

  • The instructions recommend a blindstitch sewing machine for this type of invisible hem.

  • The blindstitch sewing machine is perfect for hemming pants.

  • In tailoring shops, a blindstitch sewing machine is essential for creating professional-looking seams.

  • Do you own a blindstitch sewing machine?

  • In tailoring shops, a blindstitch sewing machine is essential for creating professional-looking seams.

  • She used a blindstitch sewing machine to hem the dress without any visible thread on the outside.

  • The instructions recommend a blindstitch sewing machine for this type of invisible hem.

Synonyms

blindstitch machine
vsblindstitch sewing machine
  • Specialized
7.7

A machine that sews fabric edges with stitches you cannot see

is the same but written as a longer compound name
blind stitch machine
vsblindstitch sewing machine
  • Specialized
7.5

A sewing machine that joins fabric so the thread is not seen on the outside of clothes

is the same but written with different spacing or word division

Surface Forms

blindstitch sewing machine singular
blindstitch sewing machines plural

Morphology

blindstitch + sewing + machine

The term is compositionally transparent: 'blind' (not visible) + 'stitch' (a sewing stitch) yields 'blind stitch' meaning an almost invisible stitch, and adding 'sewing machine' clearly denotes a machine that makes such stitches. This follows normal English compounding and a B1 learner who knows the constituent words should be able to infer the meaning.

Etymology

Blindstitch sewing machine comes from how the machine works: blind means hidden and stitch is the sewing line. The machine sews into a very small fold so the thread is caught inside and stays 'invisible' from the outside, so the name means a machine for invisible hems.