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stitching

American  
[stich-ing] / ˈstɪtʃ ɪŋ /

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

Etymology

Origin of stitching

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

Example Sentences

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Inspired, he started making his own beats, stitching together samples and genres to create a sonic collage reflecting his tumultuous London existence.

From BBC • Jan. 8, 2026

In her shop, Smook cuts away at pieces of Arctic polar fleece, stitching, stuffing and shaping the form of a sardine puppet.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 5, 2025

To start, you’ll need to cut a fabric rectangle that’s twice as long as it is wide and make a pouch by stitching the short sides together.

From Salon • Oct. 30, 2025

Francis began his own couture journey making clothes, and was given his first gig after being discovered stitching a leather jacket on a park bench.

From Barron's • Oct. 26, 2025

It was white with red stitching and had the name of some Human—a Derek Jeter—scribbled on it.

From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth

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