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

The two chief types of machines are the lock stitch, using double thread, and the chain or loop stitch, using a single thread.

From Textiles and Clothing by Kate Heintz Watson

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

Instructions for using Singer sewing machines 127-3 and 128-3, with attachments 120604, lock stitch for family use.

From U.S. Copyright Renewals, 1967 July - December by Library of Congress. Copyright Office

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

Instructions for using Singer electric machine 15-90 reversible feed lock stitch, for family use.

From U.S. Copyright Renewals, 1974 January - June by Library of Congress. Copyright Office

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