loop stitch

noun

, Sewing.

any stitch, as the chain stitch, that uses loops in the pattern or process of working.

Some of them make the lock stitch, others the double loop stitch, and still others the single chain stitch.

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

Sometimes a lace stitch is used such as the spider or simple loop stitch.

The loop stitch is made by taking a stitch in the centre edge of each bar.

Turn the knots under and sew over the ends with the loop-stitch described in a preceding chapter.

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