whipstitch
1
8.7
A simple sewing stitch that joins or finishes fabric edges
- noun
- /ˈwɪpˌstɪtʃ/
- Specialized
:
puntada de látigo
- She finished the edges of the quilt with a quick whipstitch to prevent fraying.
Examples
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You can't run away from every whipstitch!
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To join the two pieces of fabric together, I used a whipstitch along the edges.
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By using a whipstitch, you can easily secure the fabric without it unraveling.
Synonyms
4
6.9
A hand stitch that goes over a fabric edge to stop it coming apart
is used to join pieces or finish edges rather than just stop fraying
8.1
A way of sewing that joins and finishes fabric edges by passing the needle at an angle over the edge
refers to the same stitch as a noun rather than the action form
9.3
A long stitch sewn over a fabric edge to stop it from coming apart
uses short diagonal passes to join or finish edges rather than long overhand sewing
How Secure
to backstitch
- Specialized
to overlock
1
6.3
- UK
1
6.3
blanket stitch
- Specialized
whipstitch
1
8.7
- Specialized
1
8.7
running stitch
1
3.5
- Specialized
1
3.5
basting stitch
- Specialized
Surface Forms
whipstitch singular
whipstitches plural
Morphology
Etymology
The word whipstitch combines whip and stitch. The whip part suggests 'to move quickly' or 'to wrap around' because the thread is whipped over the fabric edge, and stitch means 'a single sewing loop', so a whipstitch is a fast loop that wraps along the edge to join or finish fabric.