whipstitch
Spiral edge binding
A whipstitch is a simple sewing stitch that loops over the edge of fabric, used to bind edges or join pieces together quickly.
The needle passes through the material at an angle, creating diagonal stitches visible along the seam.
As a verb, to whipstitch is to sew using this technique: She whipstitched the torn seam closed.
Wrapping thread over edges
- seamingJoining by stitching
- bastingMoistening meat while cooking
- hemmingSewing a fabric edge
- tackingAngled sailing maneuver
finishing · edging · joining · mending · darning · stitching · needle · thread
Excessively quick, ill-considered
- improvisedCreated without prior planning
- temporaryLimited in duration
- roughUneven in surface
- cursoryHasty and incomplete
makeshift · expedient · hurried · provisional · slapdash · stopgap · rushed
overcasting
Wrapping thread over edges
tacking · finishing · edging · joining · mending · darning · stitching · needle · thread · fabric
hasty
Excessively quick, ill-considered
- improvisedCreated without prior planning
- temporaryLimited in duration
- roughUneven in surface
cursory · makeshift · expedient · hurried · provisional · slapdash · stopgap · rushed
spine
Column of vertebrae
- signatureHandwritten name for verification
- gatheringCollection of people meeting
- pamphletUnbound topical booklet
codex · fascicle · paper · folio · sections · awl · endpapers · cover · repair
lacing
Interlacing cords through holes
sheath · moccasin · belt · strap · gusset · welt · leathercraft · awl · sinew · harness
- textile craftssewing, knitting, weaving, quilting, embroidery
- hand sewingneedle, thimble, basting, hemming, darning
- sewing techniquessewing, stitching, seam, seaming, hemming
- sewing finisheshemming, serging, overlocking, pinking, topstitching
- stitchesbackstitch, French knot, topstitch, understitch, lazy daisy
- sewingsewing, sew, sewing class, sewing machine, sewing machines
whipstitchblind hem
Hidden edge finish
slip stitch · ladder stitch · French seam · fine tailoring · invisible zipper