Skip to main content
Glite Dictionary
stitched

stitched

1.8
Held together by sewing with thread and a needle
  • adjective
  • /stɪtʃt/
translation icon : cosido
  • The quilt was carefully stitched together, ensuring that each patch fit perfectly with the others.

So we have the first pad stitched in place now.

Autoplay Next

Examples

  • A slanting spray of artificial roses is stitched across her skirt and tinsel bodice.

  • And then belt loops are just stitched right on top.

  • So we have the first pad stitched in place now.

    Bernadette Banner

  • You have a leather lined stitched cup holders.

  • Some of these, they're like stitched together so that there's no gap.

  • You don't have any nice leather stitched armrest or special rim.

  • But all of that was stitched vinyl, sewn vinyl.

  • Hand stitched balls, rubbing mud, leather mitts, wooden bats, pine tar.

  • The fabric was beautifully stitched by hand, creating intricate patterns all over the dress.

  • He admired the stitched details on the leather jacket, which added a touch of elegance.

Synonyms

oversewn
vsstitched
  • Specialized
1 8.3

Having small stitches along the edge to stop fraying

is broader, meaning joined by stitches without that specific method
sewn
vsstitched
1.6

Joined with stitches made by a needle and thread

is the same idea but stresses fastening by stitches especially
seamed
vsstitched
4.7

Joined by a line of stitches

is about fastening specifically by needle and thread rather than just joined edges

Compounds

hand-stitched embroidery
4.3

Decorative patterns sewn by hand rather than by machine

How Sewn

reinforced
1 3.7
stitched
1.8
to tack
30 4.9

Surface Forms

stitched positive

Morphology

stitched = stitch (transparent) = stitch + ed

The adjective is the regular past-participle/adjectival form of the verb 'stitch' formed with '-ed', so learners who know 'stitch' can infer 'stitched'.

Etymology

Stitched comes from the old English word stitch, which meant 'to pierce' or 'to make a small hole' with a needle. Think of sewing as a line of tiny holes that hold cloth together, so something 'stitched' is fastened or joined by those needle marks and thread.