topstitch

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topstitch

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From top + stitch.

noun topstitches

  1. uncountable, usually A sewing technique, most often used on garment edges such as necklines and hems, where it helps facings to stay in place and gives a crisp edge.
  2. countable, usually An individual stitch of this kind.

verb topstitches · topstitching · topstitched

  1. transitive To stitch in this fashion.

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@misc{topstitch_2026,
  title = {topstitch},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/topstitch},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}