Word Finder - stitches

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A single pass of a needle in sewing; the loop or turn of the thread thus made.

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An arrangement of stitches in sewing, or method of stitching in some particular way or style.

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cross stitch

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An intense stabbing pain under the lower edge of the ribcage, brought on by exercise.

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A single turn of the thread round a needle in knitting; a link, or loop, of yarn

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drop a stitch

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An arrangement of stitches in knitting, or method of knitting in some particular way or style.

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A space of work taken up, or gone over, in a single pass of the needle.

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A fastening, as of thread or wire, through the back of a book to connect the pages.

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(by extension) Any space passed over; distance.

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A local sharp pain; an acute pain, like the piercing of a needle.

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a stitch in the side

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A contortion, or twist.

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Any least part of a fabric or dress.

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She didn't have a stitch on.

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A furrow.

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The space between two double furrows.

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To form stitches in; especially, to sew in such a manner as to show on the surface a continuous line of stitches.

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to stitch a shirt bosom.

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To sew, or unite or attach by stitches.

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to stitch printed sheets in making a book or a pamphlet.

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To practice/practise stitching or needlework.

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To form land into ridges.

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To weld together through a series of connecting or overlapping spot welds.

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(graphics) To combine two or more photographs of the same scene into a single image.

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I can use this software to stitch together a panorama.

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(more generally) To include, combine, or unite into a single whole.

He's going to need a lot of stitches, but other than that, I think he's all right.

I'm glad you find the fact that I'm going to need stitches amusing...

Men say that a stitch in time saves nine, and so they take a thousand stitches today to save nine tomorrow.

The cut is repaired with stitches or skin clips.

This also makes a lovely cardigan, by dividing the front stitches and the front pouch and knitting the two sides seperately.

After reduction or augmentation rhinoplasty, the cuts inside or between your nostrils will be closed up with dissolvable stitches.

She has been spayed recently, but went back to the vet because of a big bump near her stitches.

Use a setting of 12 to 15 stitches per inch.

Sew pattern pieces front sides facing with a one-half inch seam allowance all around using a stitch length of 12 to 15 stitches per inch.

He'd managed to add more wood to the fire and tear the stitches in his chest while doing so.

Mimes and clowns can also go the creepy route with small details such as painted-on stitches, dripping blood, and outlined eerie smiles.

Consider penciling black stitches from one side of your jaw to the other for a creepy severed look, or draw cracks on the forehead to create the appearance of a cracking skull.

Sew on your die cut or use rub-on stitches to give the shape a homemade feel.

Stitches are usually used to close the skin edges.

The stitches should be evenly placed and always ask for pants that use cotton threads for the stitching.

Even introductory level sewing machines offer multiple stitching options, including zig-zag stitches and stitches originally intended to create buttonholes or stretchable seams.

You may also find it helpful to pre-punch the holes for your stitches by using an anywhere hole punch intended for setting eyelets or a paper piecer.

For example, all it takes is a few simple stitches and a pretty button center to turn a die cut felt flower into a charming embellishment for your layout.

You can also shop online at such sites as Stitches Market and Yarn Market.

Scolavino required four stitches in her head because of the incident.

The teenager took the stage for her very first routine at Stitches in Boston.

Like Stevens, Robateue was cut in the face and required several stitches.

As you braid the wire, secure it with stitches to the leather strap.

Once you reach the end, secure the ends with stitches and snip off the remaining wire.

There should not be any sloppy or crooked stitches.

It is perfect for use with sizes 3 through 5 knitting needles and you can expect a gauge of about six stitches per inch.

Many knitting patterns are suited to beginners, even with cable stitches, and there is no shortage of knitting shops and clubs where more experienced knitters will help and encourage you from casting on to stitching up.

They do require some extra work, because you have to use a special cable needle and count those stitches in addition to the ones on the body of the sweater.

You'll have to replay the videos several times and have a lot of patience as you try the stitches yourself, but this is a good source for learning.

Inspect the seams for loose stitches and examine any visible details, like zippers and buttons, to ensure that everything is securely attached.

Other lens options are Green Dragon, Goblin, Stitches, White Out and Viral.

Stitches Stitches are hand-painted contact lenses.

Other colored contacts available for purchase include lenses made to appear like the eyes of a reptile or amphibian, ones sporting stitches over the iris, and a pair made to look like jagged teeth.

They make the funniest expressions as they scream and yell at you, they yield some strange weapons, and some of the events will have you in stitches.

Reinforce your ending stitches by turning the fabric around and sewing in the other direction.

If you require a machine that can make fancy stitches or perform more advanced techniques, on the other hand, the older model wouldn't be a wise choice.

In fact, in many older homes and smaller communities around the country, these machines are still used to mend clothing or do simple stitches.

Make sure your needle is in correctly if you are experiencing skipped stitches.

Such a wound may require stitches to keep it closed during healing.

Some wounds are left open and allowed to heal on their own, while others require stitches (stitching may be delayed a few days if infection is a concern).

The surgeon loosens and lifts the tissues of the spinal canal lesion and stitches them closed.

Deep lacerations and punctures may require stitches.

If your procedure requires stitches, expect to have them taken out after about ten days.

Using a special magnifying lens, he locates the ends, cuts away the closed-off segments, and reconnects the two parts using very fine stitches.

If you had an episiotomy or any tears to your vaginal tissue, your doctor or midwife will now use stitches to repair the damage.

If your stitches start to swell, become painful even though they were getting better, smell foul, or emit a discharge, they could be infected.

You will be cleaned off and possibly receive stitches if you needed an episiotomy.

You should place your stitches as evenly as possible, making sure that they're as small as possible on the outside of the garment.

Stack the pieces together, and take tacking stitches at each corner to secure them.

Hand sew up the last seam, using care to keep your stitches small.