buttonhole stitch

American  

noun

Sewing.

1. a looped stitch used to strengthen the edge of material and keep it from raveling, as around a buttonhole.

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buttonhole stitch British  

noun

1. a reinforcing looped stitch for the edge of material, such as around a buttonhole

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Etymology

Origin of buttonhole stitch

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

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buttonhole stitch

Embroider the scallops with linen embroidery floss, size "D," using the buttonhole stitch.

From Guide to Hotel Housekeeping by Palmer, Mary E.

Put in three threads across the width of the buttonhole, bringing the thread out at the bottom of the last buttonhole stitch.

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

Do not cut this thread, as this is ready to begin the buttonhole stitch after the overcasting. c.

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

The edge is finished with over and over stitches placed closely together, or with a buttonhole stitch making the purl on the outer edge of the stitches.

From Textiles and Clothing by Watson, Kate Heintz

In the blanket stitch, feather stitch, herringbone, chain and buttonhole stitch the new thread must come out through the last stitch.

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