catch stitch
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of catch stitch
First recorded in 1840–50
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
“Kettle stitch,” catch stitch formed in sewing at the head and tail.
From Bookbinding, and the Care of Books A handbook for Amateurs, Bookbinders & Librarians by Rooke, Noel
Remove the basting, trim the edges of the patch, press the patch on the wrong side and catch stitch to the garment.
From Textiles and Clothing by Watson, Kate Heintz
The catch stitch is a variation of the cat stitch.
From Textiles and Clothing by Watson, Kate Heintz
When all the sheets and the last end paper have been sewn on, a double catch stitch is made, and the end cut off.
From Bookbinding, and the Care of Books A handbook for Amateurs, Bookbinders & Librarians by Rooke, Noel
Herringbone Stitch.—The herringbone or catch stitch is a cross stitch used to finish the raw edges of flannel or heavy material.
From Handicraft for Girls A Tentative Course in Needlework, Basketry, Designing, Paper and Cardboard Construction, Textile Fibers and Fabrics and Home Decoration and Care by McGlauflin, Idabelle
Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
