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whipstitching

whipstitching

8.1
A way of sewing that joins and finishes fabric edges by passing the needle at an angle over the edge
  • noun
  • /ˈwɪpˌstɪtʃɪŋ/
  • Specialized
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  • He repaired the torn seam with careful whipstitching along the edge.

Examples

  • The whipstitching on this quilt is beautifully done.

  • Decorative whipstitching added a rustic touch to the leather wallet.

  • The seamstress used a whipstitching technique to finish the raw edges of the fabric.

  • Can you teach me how to do whipstitching?

  • The seamstress used a whipstitching technique to finish the raw edges of the fabric.

  • He repaired the torn seam with careful whipstitching along the edge.

  • Decorative whipstitching added a rustic touch to the leather wallet.

Synonyms

whipping
vswhipstitching
  • Specialized
4 6.9

A hand stitch that goes over a fabric edge to stop it coming apart

focuses on binding or finishing edges rather than only stopping fraying
whipstitch
vswhipstitching
  • Specialized
1 8.7

A simple sewing stitch that joins or finishes fabric edges

is the general term for the same diagonal edge binding stitch
overcast
vswhipstitching
  • Specialized
9.3

A long stitch sewn over a fabric edge to stop it from coming apart

covers general diagonal edge binding rather than only long stopping stitches
overcasting
vswhipstitching
  • Specialized
8.6

A long stitch you sew over a fabric edge to stop it from coming apart

is the broader diagonal binding stitch not limited to long stitches
overhand stitch
vswhipstitching
6.6

A sewing stitch made by passing the needle and thread over the cloth edge to join or finish it

uses diagonal passes across the edge rather than vertical motions
buttonhole stitch
vswhipstitching
  • Specialized
7.2

A row of small sewn loops that finish and strengthen fabric edges around buttonholes

is a straightforward diagonal edge stitch rather than decorative loops
hemming-stitch
vswhipstitching
  • Specialized
7.7

A small stitch that holds the folded edge of a skirt or dress so it looks neat

binds raw edges diagonally rather than fastening folded hems

How Secure

to backstitch
  • Specialized
7.3
to overlock
  • UK
1 6.3
blanket stitch
  • Specialized
5.8
whipstitching
  • Specialized
8.1
running stitch
  • Specialized
1 3.5
basting stitch
  • Specialized
7.0

Surface Forms

whipstitching singular
whipstitchings plural

Morphology

whipstitching = whipstitch (transparent) = whip + stitch + ing

The term is a regular gerund/nominalization (-ing) of the compound 'whip' + 'stitch', and its meaning (a stitch made by that whipping motion) is directly derivable from the parts.

Etymology

Whipstitching comes from the parts whip (used here like 'wrap' or 'wind around') and stitch ('sewing loop'). So, whipstitching is a simple sewing stitch that 'wraps' over the edge of fabric to bind or finish it.