lock stitch

American  

noun

1. a sewing-machine stitch in which two threads are locked together at small intervals.

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lock stitch British  

noun

1. a sewing-machine stitch in which the top thread interlocks with the bobbin thread

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Etymology

Origin of lock stitch

First recorded in 1860–65

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lock stitch

Instructions for using Singer sewing machines of class 6 one needle lock stitch, by Archibald Tregaskis.

From U.S. Copyright Renewals, 1951 January - June by Library of Congress. Copyright Office

Adjusters manual for Singer machine 15-91 lock stitch, reversible feed for family use, P.G. built-on motors and carbon controllers, and Singer machines 15-88, 15-89, and 15-90.

From U.S. Copyright Renewals, 1963 January - June by Library of Congress. Copyright Office

Cylindrical needle bars, when combined with an effective system of brushing, have proved themselves superior to every other form of slide for lock stitch machines.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 598, June 18, 1887 by Various

Improved Singer sewing machine 116-2, lock stitch, for joining the ends of binding on brims of soft felt hats, by Archibald Tregaskis.

From U.S. Copyright Renewals, 1952 July - December by Library of Congress. Copyright Office

Has the under-feed, makes the "lock stitch" alike on both sides, and is fully licensed.

From Scientific American, Volume XXIV., No. 12, March 18, 1871 A Weekly Journal of Practical Information, Art, Science, Mechanics, Chemistry, and Manufactures. by Various