backstitch
Strong hand-sewn line
A backstitch is a sewing stitch that doubles back on itself, with each new stitch beginning behind where the previous one ended.
This creates a strong, continuous line of stitching that won't easily pull apart.
As a verb, to backstitch is to sew using this technique: Backstitch at the beginning and end to secure the seam.
Fiber for stitching
- needlePointed implement for sewing
- fabricWoven or knit material
- seamJoined fabric edge
- thimblePitted cap for stitching
pincushion · bobbin · seamstress · quilting · patchwork · hemming · basting · darning
Decorative stitching on fabric
- tapestryDecorative woven wall cloth
- needleworkThread-based textile craft
- samplerSelection for trying
- flossInterdental cleaning strand
hoop · crewel · needlepoint · monogram · motif · embroidery hoop · pattern · decorative
Article of clothing
- hemFolded garment edge
- alterationsChanges made to something
- fittingSuitable or proper
- coutureCustom high-fashion design
bespoke · lining · zipper · waistband · collar · cuff · tailor · dressmaking
Restore after damage
- patchMaterial covering damage
- reinforceAdd strength to something
- darnRepair by weaving
- fixRepair or solution
restoration · tear · rip · strengthen · secure · anchor · durable · sturdy
Accuracy of measurement
- carefulExercising caution and attention
- methodicalOrganized and deliberate
- evenUniform and level
- consistentNot varying or contradicting
neat · tension · spacing · meticulous · controlled · accurate · uniform · steady
thread
Fiber for stitching
thimble · pincushion · bobbin · seamstress · quilting · patchwork · hemming · basting · darning · whipstitch
embroidery
Decorative stitching on fabric
- tapestryDecorative woven wall cloth
- needleworkThread-based textile craft
- samplerSelection for trying
floss · hoop · crewel · needlepoint · monogram · motif · embroidery hoop · pattern · decorative · ornamental
garment
Article of clothing
- hemFolded garment edge
- alterationsChanges made to something
- fittingSuitable or proper
couture · bespoke · lining · zipper · waistband · collar · cuff · tailor · dressmaking · pattern
mend
Restore after damage
fix · restoration · tear · rip · strengthen · secure · anchor · durable · sturdy · long-lasting
precision
Accuracy of measurement
- carefulExercising caution and attention
- methodicalOrganized and deliberate
- evenUniform and level
consistent · neat · tension · spacing · meticulous · controlled · accurate · uniform · steady · patient
- craftssewing, knitting, painting, glue, scissors
- textile craftssewing, knitting, weaving, quilting, embroidery
- embroideryFrench knot, needlepoint, crewelwork, blackwork, whitework
- needleworkembroidery, embroidery hoop, embroidery hoops, needlepoint, needlework
- hand sewingneedle, thimble, basting, hemming, darning
- juvenile embroideryembroidery hoops, threads, colorful threads, needles, sewing kits
backstitchrunning stitch
Simplest hand-sewing technique
straight stitch · chain stitch · whipstitch · blanket stitch · whip stitch