topstitch
Visible garment line
Topstitch is a line of stitching visible on the outside of a garment, sewn parallel to a seam or edge for decoration or reinforcement.
Topstitching appears on jeans pockets, collar edges, and cuffs.
The verb means to create such stitching: She topstitched the lapels with contrasting thread.
Joined fabric edge
- lockstitchInterlocking dual-thread seam
- edgestitchSewing near a fold
- understitchStitch securing facing to seam allowance
- backstitchOverlapping needle technique
zigzag · machine · tension · bobbin · thread · needle · gauge · pivot
One who stitches garments
- tailorClothing alteration professional
- handmadeCreated manually, not mechanically
- bespokeMade to individual specifications
- coutureCustom high-fashion design
patternmaking · construction · tailoring · quilting · upholstery · leatherwork · craftsmanship · precision
Tough cotton twill
- jeansCasual denim trousers
- collarNeck encirclement
- cuffSleeve or trouser terminus
- pocketFabric compartment in clothing
yoke · waistband · placket · lapel · hem · neckline · armhole · facing
Add strength to something
- durabilityResistance to wear
- secureProtected from harm
- strengthenMake more robust
- stabilizeMake firm or constant
heavy-duty · structural · flatlock · canvas · upholstery · leather · denim · workwear
seam
Joined fabric edge
- lockstitchInterlocking dual-thread seam
- edgestitchSewing near a fold
- understitchStitch securing facing to seam allowance
backstitch · zigzag · machine · tension · bobbin · thread · needle · gauge · pivot · corners
seamstress
One who stitches garments
- tailorClothing alteration professional
- handmadeCreated manually, not mechanically
- bespokeMade to individual specifications
couture · patternmaking · construction · tailoring · quilting · upholstery · leatherwork · craftsmanship · precision · finishing-touch
denim
Tough cotton twill
pocket · yoke · waistband · placket · lapel · hem · neckline · armhole · facing · fly
reinforce
Add strength to something
- durabilityResistance to wear
- secureProtected from harm
- strengthenMake more robust
stabilize · heavy-duty · structural · flatlock · canvas · upholstery · leather · denim · workwear
embellish
Add decorative elements
- accentRegional speech pattern
- detailSingle small element
- ornamentalFor beauty, not function
visible · highlight · define · outline · trim · piping · binding · appliqué · quilted · patterned
- textile craftssewing, knitting, weaving, quilting, embroidery
- hand sewingneedle, thimble, basting, hemming, darning
- pants partswaistband, elastic waistband, belt loop, belt loops, fly
- sewing techniquessewing, stitching, seam, seaming, hemming
- stitchesbackstitch, French knot, understitch, lazy daisy, whipstitch
- sewingsewing, sew, sewing class, sewing machine, sewing machines