lock stitch
Needle-and-bobbin stitch
A lock stitch is a sewing machine stitch in which two threads—one from above and one from below the fabric—interlock at each stitch point.
This creates a strong, secure seam that won't unravel if broken at one point: The industrial machine produces a tight lock stitch.
It's the most common stitch type in home and commercial sewing machines.
Device for joining fabric
- bobbinSmall cylindrical thread holder
- needlePointed implement for sewing
- thread spoolCylinder for winding filament
- shuttleShort-distance transport
hook · foot pedal · industrial machine · automatic · mechanical
Fiber for stitching
- fabricWoven or knit material
- needlePointed implement for sewing
- cotton threadSpun plant fiber strand
- silk threadFiber from silkworm cocoons
seam allowance · woven fabric · canvas · denim · leather · interfacing
Joined fabric edge
- backstitchOverlapping needle technique
- overlockEdge-binding stitch
- sergerEdge-finishing sewing machine
- zigzagAngled back-and-forth path
buttonhole · topstitch · basting · hemming · reinforcement · securing · interlocking · loop
Protected from harm
- strongHaving great physical power
- tightFirmly stretched or fitting
- reinforcedMade more resistant
- permanentFixed without end
reliable · sturdy · firm · stable · long-lasting · hardwearing · robust
sewing machine
Device for joining fabric
- bobbinSmall cylindrical thread holder
- needlePointed implement for sewing
- thread spoolCylinder for winding filament
shuttle · hook · foot pedal · industrial machine · automatic · mechanical
thread
Fiber for stitching
- fabricWoven or knit material
- needlePointed implement for sewing
- cotton threadSpun plant fiber strand
silk thread · seam allowance · woven fabric · canvas · denim · leather · interfacing
seam
Joined fabric edge
- backstitchOverlapping needle technique
- overlockEdge-binding stitch
- sergerEdge-finishing sewing machine
zigzag · buttonhole · topstitch · basting · hemming · reinforcement · securing · interlocking · loop · tension
secure
Protected from harm
- strongHaving great physical power
- tightFirmly stretched or fitting
- reinforcedMade more resistant
permanent · reliable · sturdy · firm · stable · long-lasting · hardwearing · robust
lock stitchchain stitch
Connected loops in needlework
running stitch · slip stitch · blind stitch · blanket stitch
lock, stitch, locks, locked, locking, locker, lockable, unlock, unlocked