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buttonhole stitch

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun buttonhole stitch has 1 sense
  1. buttonhole stitch - reinforcing looped stitch for edges, as around a buttonhole
    --1 is a kind of
    stitch

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Buttonhole Stitch

Description:

Buttonhole stitch is a type of decorative stitch used to secure the edges of buttonholes and create a neat and sturdy finish. It is often used in sewing and embroidery projects for both functional and aesthetic purposes.

Senses and Usages:

Noun:

In sewing, a buttonhole stitch refers to the specific type of stitch used to reinforce and clean-finish buttonholes.

Example: She used a buttonhole stitch to neatly sew the buttonholes on her new dress.

Verb:

In embroidery, to buttonhole stitch means to create a series of close and even stitches that resemble a row of buttonhole stitches along the edge of a fabric.

Example: She buttonhole-stitched delicate flowers onto the handkerchief for an extra touch of elegance.

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