Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- transitive verb To sew a row of stitching close to the seam or edge of (a garment) on the outer side of the fabric.
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- noun sewing (
uncountable ) Asewing technique, most often used ongarment edges such asnecklines andhems , where it helpsfacings to stay in place and gives a crisp edge. - noun countable An individual stitch of this kind.
- verb transitive To stitch in this fashion.
Etymologies
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Examples
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It might be easier to add pockets if you make the pockets out of a non-knit material and topstitch the edges where the knit and non-knit fabrics meet.
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You can even topstitch a long length of ribbon to the top edge and tie them shut with the ribbon.
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The instructions say to iron 1/4 inch seams and then topstitch, but I know I would have burnt myself trying to do this - the way I did it looks just fine.
Archive 2008-04-01 The List Writer 2008
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You don't even have to make yourself crazy with shortening the petticoat and then sewing the ruffle onto the hem; just topstitch the ruffle onto the finished "petticoat" so that the bottom of the ruffle is even with the "petticoat" hem.
Petticoats and Crinolines and Slips, Oh My! - A Dress A Day 2008
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So, I put it together in much the same way that I do table mats, bibs & scarves – right sides together, stitch around the outsides, turn rightside out, topstitch.
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So, I put it together in much the same way that I do table mats, bibs & scarves – right sides together, stitch around the outsides, turn rightside out, topstitch.
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The instructions say to iron 1/4 inch seams and then topstitch, but I know I would have burnt myself trying to do this - the way I did it looks just fine.
Making and giving The List Writer 2008
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You don't even have to make yourself crazy with shortening the petticoat and then sewing the ruffle onto the hem; just topstitch the ruffle onto the finished "petticoat" so that the bottom of the ruffle is even with the "petticoat" hem.
March 2008 2008
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Pin and topstitch one of the sides of the press stud tape to the right side of the fabric
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Polyester, corduroy or even topstitch denim-it didn't matter as long as there was a cool vest in there.
Chattanooga Pulse 2010
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