ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Topstitch

Definition & Meaning

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Topstitch is a noun meaning (countable) An individual stitch of this kind.

Meaning

(countable) An individual stitch of this kind.

More Meanings

  1. (transitive) To stitch in this fashion.
  2. (sewing, uncountable) 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.

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Related Words

Related dictionary entries include staystitch, lockstitch, stabstitch, stitch, stich, stitchcraft.

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