stem stitch en · NOUN
Meanings
- 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.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| stem stitches | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
split stitch (backstitch and its derivatives) · outline stitch (backstitch and its derivatives)
Translations (2)
ga gasghreim (an embroidery stitch in which each stitch overlaps the previous stitch to one side) · it punto erba (an embroidery stitch in which each stitch overlaps the previous stitch to one side)