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flame stitch

flame stitch

8.2
An embroidery pattern of zigzag lines that look like small flames
  • noun
  • /fleɪm stɪtʃ/
  • Jargon
translation icon : punto de llama
  • The flame stitch adds a unique touch to the embroidery.

Examples

  • Many antique cushions feature the vibrant patterns of flame stitch work.

  • She learned the flame stitch technique in her advanced embroidery class.

  • The chair was upholstered in a beautiful flame stitch fabric that added color to the room.

  • I learned how to do a flame stitch in my sewing class.

  • The beautiful quilt featured a flame stitch pattern that added a unique touch to the design.

  • She decided to add a flame stitch border to her needlepoint project for more texture.

  • For his latest embroidery, he chose to incorporate flame stitch techniques to create a dynamic visual effect.

Synonyms

bargello
vsflame stitch
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A stitch used in embroidery that makes a zigzag pattern for colorful designs

creates zigzag lines that resemble flames rather than bold geometric patterns

Surface Forms

flame stitch singular
flame stitches plural

Morphology

flame + stitch

The meaning 'a stitch that creates a flame-like pattern' is directly and transparently derived from combining 'flame' (a fire-like shape) with 'stitch' (a sewing/embroidery loop). The compound follows a common descriptive 'X stitch' naming pattern in crafts, so a B1 learner who knows both words would readily infer the MWE's meaning.

Etymology

Flame stitch comes from the pattern's look: repeated stitch rows make zigzag shapes that rise like small flames. So the name describes the 'flame-like' embroidered pattern you see on fabrics today.