blanket stitch


noun
  1. a basic sewing stitch in which widely spaced, interlocking loops, or purls, are formed, used for cutwork, as a decorative finish for edges, etc.

Origin of blanket stitch

1
First recorded in 1875–80

Words Nearby blanket stitch

Other definitions for blanket-stitch (2 of 2)

blanket-stitch
[ blang-kit-stich ]

verb (used with or without object)
  1. to sew using a blanket stitch.

Origin of blanket-stitch

2
First recorded in 1955–60; v. use of blanket stitch

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How to use blanket stitch in a sentence

  • Fasten the thread by taking running stitches under the last blanket stitch on the wrong side.

    Textiles and Clothing | Kate Heintz Watson
  • You can make the blanket stitch close together around the edge.

    Clothing and Health | Helen Kinne
  • Suppose you plan to make the block pattern of the blanket stitch all around the edge of the table runner.

    Clothing and Health | Helen Kinne
  • Work the blanket stitch all around four sides with the heavy brown linen or cotton thread.

    Clothing and Health | Helen Kinne
  • Can you think of any pretty articles to make for the fair or for surprise gifts on which the blanket stitch can be used?

    Clothing and Health | Helen Kinne

British Dictionary definitions for blanket stitch

blanket stitch

noun
  1. a strong reinforcing stitch for the edges of blankets and other thick material

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