hemstitch

[US]/ˈhɛmˌstɪtʃ/
[UK]/ˈhɛmˌstɪtʃ/

Translation

n.drawn thread work; lace made by drawn thread work
vt.to make lace by drawn thread work; to create lace, forming a fringe
Word Forms
Third Person Singularhemstitches
Pluralhemstitches
Present Participlehemstitching
Past Tensehemstitched
Past Participlehemstitched

Phrases & Collocations

hemstitch border

hemstitch detail

hemstitch edge

hemstitch fabric

hemstitch design

hemstitch technique

hemstitch finish

hemstitch pattern

hemstitch trim

hemstitch work

Example Sentences

she decided to hemstitch the edges of the tablecloth.

the hemstitching added a decorative touch to the fabric.

he learned to hemstitch during his sewing class.

they used hemstitching to finish the quilt beautifully.

the hemstitch technique is popular among textile artists.

she admired the hemstitch work on the vintage linen.

to hemstitch properly, you need a sharp needle.

hemstitching can be done by hand or with a machine.

the hemstitch adds texture to the plain fabric.

she chose to hemstitch the napkin for a personal touch.

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