stitching
stitching — noun
1. The lines of thread you can see on cloth, leather, or another material after it
The lines of thread you can see on cloth, leather, or another material after it has been sewn.
Hassan checked the stitching on the backpack strap before buying it.
the stitching on + item
Isabela admired the red stitching around the pockets of the denim jacket.
The stitching at the edge of the cushion had started to come loose.
A repair shop replaced the torn stitching on Tyler's football boots.
- seam
a seam is the joined edge itself, while stitching is the thread pattern that holds it
- topstitching
more specific; refers to decorative or visible stitching on the outside surface
文法句型
the stitching on + item
[adjective] stitching (neat, decorative, loose)
用法筆記
Usually refers to the visible sewn lines on an item, not to the whole process of making it. For the activity, use sense 2.
2. The work or process of sewing thread into cloth or other material to make, mend,
The work or process of sewing thread into cloth or other material to make, mend, or decorate something.
Romi did most of the stitching on the costumes for the school play.
do the stitching on + project
The final stitching took Apinya an hour after she cut the fabric.
A small factory still uses hand stitching for its leather belts.
After the machine jammed, Tanvi finished the stitching by candlelight.
- sewing
broader and more everyday; can name the general skill or hobby, not just the work stage
- needlework
broader; includes decorative hand techniques as well as ordinary sewing
- embroidery
narrower; focuses on decorative stitched designs rather than general making or repair
文法句型
do the stitching
finish the stitching
hand stitching
machine stitching
用法筆記
Often refers to the practical work stage in making or repairing an item, especially when you want to separate it from cutting, fitting, or ironing.
stitching — verb
1. To join, close, or attach something by sewing through it with thread, or in a wa
To join, close, or attach something by sewing through it with thread, or in a way that looks as if thread has been used.
Stefan stitched the torn pocket back onto his school trousers.
stitch + object + back onto
The nurse stitched the cut above Cole's eyebrow after cleaning it.
stitch + cut
Mert stitched the two canvas pieces together to make a shopping bag.
A craft worker stitched small mirrors onto the dancer's costume.
- unpick
to remove stitches and undo the sewing
文法句型
stitch + object + together
stitch + cut
stitch + object + back onto
用法筆記
Often focuses on joining edges, closing a cut, or attaching one thing to another. Result words such as 'together', 'up', and 'back on' are common.
2. To create, repair, or decorate a fabric item by putting repeated stitches into i
To create, repair, or decorate a fabric item by putting repeated stitches into it.
Asher stitched a cloth bookmark for his niece during the train ride.
stitch + item for + person
Lan stitched the tear in her glove before the hike began.
stitch + tear
Christopher stitched blue flowers along the edge of the table runner.
A tailor stitched extra lining into the coat for winter travel.
文法句型
stitch + item
stitch + tear
stitch + pattern along + edge
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 1: this sense treats the item itself as the project being made, repaired, or decorated, not simply the edges being joined.