stem stitch

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English

stem stitch

Noun

stem stitch (plural stem stitches)

An embroidery stitch, derived from backstitch, in which each stitch overlaps the previous stitch to one side, forming a twisted line of stitching, with the thread passing below the needle.

Translations

an embroidery stitch in which each stitch overlaps the previous stitch to one side

Irish: gasghreim m
Italian: punto erba m

See also

backstitch and its derivatives:
- outline stitch
- split stitch

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