whipstitch

• Ein Nähstich, der schräg über eine Stoffkante verläuft und zum Versäubern, Säumen oder Verbinden von Stoffstücken dient.

A sewing stitch that passes over an edge diagonally, often used for hemming or joining pieces of fabric.

1. C1formal

   A sewing stitch that passes over an edge diagonally, often used to join two pieces of fabric or to finish a raw edge.

   Überwendlichstich

   • She used a whipstitch to attach the lace to the dress.
   • The tailor finished the hem with a neat whipstitch.
   • A whipstitch is commonly used in embroidery to create a decorative border.

   Synonymeoverhand stitch