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  • verb Present participle of whipstitch.

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  • noun a sewing stitch passing over an edge diagonally

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Examples

  • And if you have access to small iron rings, you can incorporate them in the eyelets for strength, whipstitching over the lot.

    A good workwoman praises her tools - A Dress A Day 2007

  • Papers, basting, needless whipstitching, awkward ways to join units together … I could go on.

    moving hands 2010

  • (and much copied) rock-chic satchel, with whipstitching, updated hardware and the addition of a shoulder bag style - already on the hit list of fashion-loving It girls of the bold name variety.

    The Fashion Informer The Fashion Informer 2008

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