stitching

[stich-ing]

noun

1. the act of a person or thing that stitches.

2. a series or line of stitches.

3. mending by means of sewing.

Other Word Forms

• unstitching adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of stitching¹

First recorded in 1515–25; stitch + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

The finale’s script has a lot of lines worthy of stitching on throw pillows, but one of my favorites is when Joe apologizes to Wendy for helping his former military buddies get them recaptured.

From Salon

Outraged Filipinos have been stitching together AI videos of lawmakers as crocodiles, a symbol of greed.

From BBC

She would sometimes use erratic stitching to pattern her clothes or reversible patterns to give a rolled sleeve a bigger pop.

From Los Angeles Times

He had on nice leather shoes, tan with red stitching.

From Salon

It is here, at the dining room table that her father made, that she works, hosts workshops and teaches lessons in fiber art, collage and stitching.

From Los Angeles Times

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• joint 
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