| 单词 | running stitch |
| 释义 | > as lemmasrunning stitch running stitch n. Needlework a simple and easily removable stitch frequently used for temporary sewing or tacking, formed by drawing the thread through the fabric in an undulating course, giving a line of straight stitches on both sides of the fabric; (as a mass noun) stitching of this type. ΘΚΠ the world > textiles and clothing > textiles > textile fabric or an article of textile fabric > sewn or ornamented textile fabric > [noun] > sewing or work sewn > stitch > running stitch running stitch1802 run stitch1880 1802 H. Neuman New Dict. Spanish & Eng. Langs. I Pasos, running stitches with which clothes are basted. 1848 E. C. P. in C. H. Hartshorne Eng. Medieval Embroidery 128 An inner line of yellow floss silk in a running stitch. 1899 E. T. Masters Bk. Stitches 5 A successful outlining, and one that is not so often used as it might be, is obtained by running stitch. 1925 Woman's World (Chicago) Apr. 37/1 The bands of gingham..are edged with purple and gold running stitches side by side. 1967 E. Short Embroidery & Fabric Collage iii. 86 Although traditionally carried out by hand in running or back stitch, the quilting can be done on the sewing machine. 2004 Pract. Crafts July 11/2 Quilt along the edges of the stripy borders by hand sewing a small running stitch through all three layers. < as lemmas |
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