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lockstitch

lockstitch

1 6.8
A sewing machine method that joins fabric with two threads that catch each other to keep seams from coming apart
  • noun
  • /ˈlɒkˌstɪtʃ/
  • Specialized
translation icon : punto de bloqueo
  • The lockstitch is essential for durable seams.

Examples

  • The lockstitch is preferred for its ability to prevent unraveling.

  • She learned how to adjust the tension to perfect the lockstitch on her new machine.

  • Most sewing machines use a lockstitch for strong, durable seams.

  • Many sewing machines use a lockstitch technique.

  • The lockstitch is essential for ensuring a durable seam in clothing construction.

  • She prefers using a lockstitch on her sewing machine for its strength and reliability.

  • A lockstitch creates a neat finish on fabric, making it ideal for professional garments.

Synonyms

sewing-machine stitch
vslockstitch
2.8

A row of thread that a sewing machine makes to join pieces of fabric

describes a stitch where two threads interlock top and bottom

Compounds

lockstitch machine
  • Specialized
4.4

A sewing machine that uses two threads to make strong seams

How Secure

lockstitch
  • Specialized
1 6.8
to backstitch
  • Specialized
7.3
overlock
  • UK
7.7
running stitch
  • Specialized
1 3.5
basting stitch
  • Specialized
7.0

Surface Forms

lockstitch singular
lockstitches plural

Morphology

lockstitch = lock + stitch (transparent) = lock + stitch

The term is a straightforward compound where 'lock' + 'stitch' describes a stitch that locks the threads together; the technical sense is predictable from the components.

Etymology

Lockstitch comes from the parts lock ('to secure') and stitch ('a sewing loop'), because in this stitch the top and bottom threads 'lock' together to hold fabric firmly. That's why a lockstitch makes strong seams that do not easily unravel.