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buttonhole stitch

NOUN
  1. a reinforcing looped stitch for edges, as around a buttonhole

How To Use buttonhole stitch In A Sentence

  • Apply it sparingly between buttonhole stitches and let it dry before cutting them open.
  • There are three different stitches that can be used for securing the edge of eyelets or slits: the basic overcasting stitch whip stitch, blanket stitch and buttonhole stitch. Archive 2009-10-01
  • Sew a decorative button or bead on one end and create a thread loop covered with yarn buttonhole stitches on the opposite end.
  • It is very important to whipstitch them, and not use a buttonhole stitch! A good workwoman praises her tools - A Dress A Day
  • The raised "bead" formed by the buttonhole stitch gets worn and raggedy very quickly, and the whipstitch is the stitch to use for a strong eyelet. A good workwoman praises her tools - A Dress A Day
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