buttonhole stitch

noun

Sewing.

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

buttonhole stitch

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

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First recorded in 1885–90

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The entire figure is then carried out, both solid filling and openwork, with fine stitching, the buttonhole stitch being most generally employed.

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

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

Very soon I had mastered the art of making long and short stitches, French knots, border and buttonhole stitches, etc.

Measure the string, which should be continuous, allowing enough to go to the rings at the back and make a buttonhole stitch each time.

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