To turn in and sew down the edge of (a piece of stuff). intransitive. To do the particular kind of sewing which is used in this operation.

(intransitive) to use a thimble, to sew.

intransitive. To make buttonholes in a garment. Obsolete.

absol. and intransitive. To make stitches; to work with a needle and thread. to stitch away, to go on sewing energetically.

intransitive. To edge or border a garment with a decoration. Obsolete. rare.

transitive. To sew or work in prick stitch. Also intransitive.

Of a sewing machine: to make zigzag stitches.