backstitching
Sewing in reverse
Backstitching is a sewing technique where each stitch doubles back on itself, creating a strong, continuous line.
The needle enters behind the previous stitch and emerges ahead of it, overlapping for durability.
Sewers use it to secure seams at start and finish, or for decorative work: She reinforced the hem with backstitching.
Decorative stitching forming X's
- needlepointStitchery on open-weave fabric
- crewelWool yarn for embroidery
- samplerSelection for trying
- flossInterdental cleaning strand
hoop · canvas · tapestry · embroidery · needlework · stitchery · pattern · design
Joined fabric edge
- hemFolded garment edge
- bastingMoistening meat while cooking
- stitchesThread fastening wounds
- threadFiber for stitching
needle · thimble · seamstress · tailor · garment · fabric · textile · pincushion
Restore to working order
- patchMaterial covering damage
- darnRepair by weaving
- fixRepair or solution
- restoreReturn to earlier state
torn · ripped · worn · hole · alteration · reattach · reinforce · salvage
Protected from harm
- anchorSecures ships to seabed
- strengthenMake more robust
- sturdySolidly built, durable
- durableAble to withstand use
hard-wearing · robust · firm · tight · stable · lasting · resilient · heavy-duty
cross-stitch
Decorative stitching forming X's
- needlepointStitchery on open-weave fabric
- crewelWool yarn for embroidery
- samplerSelection for trying
floss · hoop · canvas · tapestry · embroidery · needlework · stitchery · pattern · design · motif
seam
Joined fabric edge
thread · needle · thimble · seamstress · tailor · garment · fabric · textile · pincushion · scissors
repair
Restore to working order
restore · torn · ripped · worn · hole · alteration · reattach · reinforce · salvage · upholstery
secure
Protected from harm
- anchorSecures ships to seabed
- strengthenMake more robust
- sturdySolidly built, durable
durable · hard-wearing · robust · firm · tight · stable · lasting · resilient · heavy-duty
- sewingsewing, sew, sewing class, sewing machine, sewing machines
- needleworkcross-stitch, embroidery, embroidery hoop, embroidery hoops, needlepoint