The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
hemstitching — n. type of embroidery stitch v. sew using a hemstitch … English contemporary dictionary
hemstitching — noun a stitch in which parallel threads are drawn and exposed threads are caught together in groups • Syn: ↑hemstitch • Derivationally related forms: ↑hemstitch, ↑hemstitch (for: ↑hemstitch) • Hypernyms: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
Drawn thread work — Linen towel with drawn thread work accented with embroidery in stem and satin stitch. Drawn thread work is a form of counted thread embroidery based on removing threads from the warp and/or the weft of a piece of even weave fabric. The remaining… … Wikipedia
Bernina Sewing Machine — History= In the spring of 1890, Karl Friedrich Gegauf moved from Tägerwilen to Steckborn, Switzerland. and in Feldbach Convent established an embroidery shop and a mechanical workshop for the production of a monogram embroidering machine, his own … Wikipedia
hemstitch — hemstitcher, n. /hem stich /, v.t. 1. to hem along a line from which threads have been drawn out, stitching the cross threads into a series of little groups. 2. to simulate hand hemstitching by piercing the material with a large machine needle… … Universalium
Hemstitch — Hem stitch, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Hemstitched}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Hemstitching}.] [Hem + stitch.] To ornament at the head of a broad hem by drawing out a few parallel threads, and fastening the cross threads in successive small clusters; as, to… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Hemstitched — Hemstitch Hem stitch, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Hemstitched}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Hemstitching}.] [Hem + stitch.] To ornament at the head of a broad hem by drawing out a few parallel threads, and fastening the cross threads in successive small clusters;… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
hemstitch — I. transitive verb Date: 1839 to decorate (as a border) with hemstitch • hemstitcher noun II. noun Date: 1853 1. decorative needlework similar to drawnwork that is used especially on or next to the stitching line of hems 2. a stitch used in… … New Collegiate Dictionary
Hardanger embroidery — History The exact origins of Hardanger embroidery are not known but it is thought to have its beginnings in ancient Persia and Asia. During the Renaissance this early form of embroidery spread to Italy where it evolved into Italian Reticella and… … Wikipedia
Heirloom sewing — is a collection of needlework techniques that arose in the last quarter of the 20th century that imitates fine French hand sewing of the period 1890 1920 using a sewing machine and manufactured trims. [Ahles, Carol Laflin: Fine Machine Sewing , p … Wikipedia
