hemstitch (n.)

  1. a stitch in which parallel threads are drawn and exposed threads are caught together in groups

    [ Syn: hemstitching ]

  2. embroidery similar to drawnwork

    hemstitch (v.)

  1. sew with hemstitches; hemstitch a sleeve'

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