unstitch
Undo thread work
To unstitch is to remove stitches from something sewn, returning fabric to its unjoined state: She unstitched the hem to lengthen the dress.
Figuratively, to unstitch is to undo or unravel something carefully constructed: The investigation unstitched his alibi thread by thread.
Reverse a prior action
- unravelSeparate intertwined strands
- dismantleSeparate into parts
- reverseTurn to opposite
- deconstructAnalyze by breaking down
Joined fabric edge
- threadFiber for stitching
- needlePointed implement for sewing
- seamstressOne who stitches garments
- tailorClothing alteration professional
hem · fabric · garment · embroidery · patchwork · alteration · dressmaking · couture
Release a fastener
- unzipOpen toothed fastener
- unhookRelease from a curved fastener
- unclaspOpen a hinged fastener
- unlaceUndo threaded cords
unpin · detach · open · release · loosen · undo · separate · unbind
undo
Reverse a prior action
deconstruct · unpick · unwind · dissolve · untangle · unweave
seam
Joined fabric edge
- threadFiber for stitching
- needlePointed implement for sewing
- seamstressOne who stitches garments
tailor · hem · fabric · garment · embroidery · patchwork · alteration · dressmaking · couture · upholstery
unbutton
Release a fastener
unlace · unpin · detach · open · release · loosen · undo · separate · unbind · untie
mend
Restore after damage
fix · alterations · suture · reinforce · restore · resew · tailor · needle · thread · sewing
thread
Fiber for stitching
- yarnTwisted strand for crafts
- weaveInterlace strands into fabric
- knitwearGarments made by looping yarn
crochet · knit · wool · lace · fray · loosen · pull · tangle · unwind · unknot