backstitch

A noun referring to a type of overlapping stitch used in sewing and embroidery, where each stitch begins at the midpoint of the previous one.

• 🇩🇪Ein Stich in der Handarbeit, bei dem der Faden rückwärts durch den Stoff geführt wird und jeder neue Stich in der Mitte des vorherigen ansetzt, sodass eine durchgehende Linie entsteht; auch als Rückstich bezeichnet.

1. Sewing stitch B2 formal

   A type of sewing stitch made by starting the next stitch at the middle of the preceding one, creating a continuous line of overlapping stitches.

   • She used a backstitch to sew the seam of the dress.
   • The embroidery pattern required a neat backstitch for outlining.
   • He learned how to do a backstitch in his sewing class.

   🇩🇪Rückstich

• backstitches plural form
• backstitches' possessive plural form
• backstitch's possessive singular form

A verb used in sewing and embroidery to indicate the act of stitching backward over a previous stitch to create a strong, continuous line.

• 🇩🇪Verb in der Näh- und Stickerei, das das Setzen eines Stichs rückwärts über den vorherigen Stich bezeichnet, um eine feste, durchgehende Linie zu erzeugen.

1. Sewing technique B2 formal

   To sew using a stitch that overlaps the previous one by starting the next stitch at the middle of the preceding stitch.

   • She learned to backstitch the seams for extra durability.
   • The tailor backstitched the hem to prevent fraying.
   • You should backstitch at the beginning and end of the seam for strength.

   🇩🇪Im Rückstich nähen

• backstitched past participle
• backstitched past simple
• backstitching present participle
• backstitches third person singular