stitchˈer noun

stitchˈery noun

stitchˈing noun

stitchˈcraft noun

The art of needlework

stitch-up see stitch up below.

stitchˈwork noun

stitchˈwort noun

Any plant of the chickweed genus Stellaria, esp the greater stitchwort (S. holostea), once thought good for easing stitches in the side

a stitch in time (saves nine)

A timely repair or corrective measure (avoids the need for more extensive repairs or measures)

drop a stitch

(in knitting) to let a stitch fall off the knitting needle

in stitches

In pained helplessness with laughter

stitch up (slang)

1. To incriminate by informing on
2. To swindle (stitchˈ-up noun)