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• slip stitch
  slip stitch

  noun

  a loose stitch taken between two layers of fabric, as on a facing or hem, so as to be invisible on the right side or outside surface, used in stoating.
• slip-stitch
  slip-stitch

  verb (used with or without object)

  to sew with slip stitches.

slip stitch

¹ American  

noun

Sewing.

1. a loose stitch taken between two layers of fabric, as on a facing or hem, so as to be invisible on the right side or outside surface, used in stoating.

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slip-stitch ² American  

[slip-stich] / ˈslɪpˌstɪtʃ /

verb (used with or without object)

Sewing.

1. to sew with slip stitches.

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slip stitch British  

noun

1. a sewing stitch for securing hems, etc, in which only two or three threads of the material are caught up by the needle each time, so that the stitches are nearly invisible from the right side

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verb

1. (tr) to join (two edges) using slip stitches

Etymology

Origin of slip stitch¹

First recorded in 1880–85

Origin of slip-stitch²

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

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slip stitch slip-stitch

The hem stitch and blind or slip stitch will be considered under hems.

From Textiles and Clothing by Watson, Kate Heintz

First row of the pattern, wool before, slip one, knit one, pass the slip stitch over, knit one, purl one; repeat to the end of the row.

From The New Guide to Knitting & Crochet by Cooper, Marie Jane

Fasten the thread after having fastened the last 4 chain-stitches with a slip stitch to the 1st double stitch of this round.

From Beeton's Book of Needlework by Beeton, Mrs. (Isabella Mary)

First and third row: The wool is to be brought forward, then slip one, knit two, and pass over them the slip stitch; repeat second and fourth row plain.

From The Ladies' Work-Table Book Containing Clear and Practical Instructions in Plain and Fancy Needlework, Embroidery, Knitting, Netting and Crochet by Anonymous

In the 1st stitch work 1 treble, * 4 chain, 1 treble in this same 1st stitch, repeat from * 3 times more, 4 chain, 1 slip stitch in the 4th of the 8 chain.

From Beeton's Book of Needlework by Beeton, Mrs. (Isabella Mary)

First round—pearl one; bring the silk forward, slip one; knit one, pass the slip-stitch over it; knit four; pearl one.—Repeat.

From My Knitting Book by Lambert, Miss

First row—bring the wool forward, slip one; knit two, pass the slip-stitch over them.—Repeat.

From My Knitting Book by Lambert, Miss

Third round—pearl one; knit one; pearl one; slip one; knit one, pass the slip-stitch over it; knit nine; knit two together.—Repeat to the end of the round.

From My Knitting Book by Lambert, Miss

Fifth row—bring the thread forward, knit five; bring the thread forward, slip one; knit two together, pass the slip-stitch over them.—Repeat.

From My Knitting Book by Lambert, Miss

First row—slip one; knit one, pass the slip-stitch over it; bring the silk forward, knit one; bring the silk forward, pearl one.—Repeat to the end of the row.

From My Knitting Book by Lambert, Miss