topstitch

American

[top-stich] / ˈtɒpˌstɪtʃ /

verb (used with object)

to sew a line of stitches on the face side of (a garment or the like) alongside a seam.

noun

a line of such stitches.

Etymology

Origin of topstitch

First recorded in 1945–50; top ¹ + stitch

Example Sentences

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Then I sewed the sock into a circle, from toe to topstitch, making sure it fit securely, so that it would stay in place no matter how I tossed and turned on the pillow.

From New York Times • Sep. 17, 2016

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