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==Stitch (Sewing)== |
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A '''stitch''' is a pattern of forcing [[thread]] up through [[fabric]] then back down. The pattern can be repeated. Stitches can be decorative (cf. [[Embroidery]]) for trimming and ornamenting [[clothing]] or accessories, or functional for holding two or more pieces of fabric together to make clothing, [[clothing|garb]], or accessories. |
A '''stitch''' is a pattern of forcing [[thread]] up through [[fabric]] then back down. The pattern can be repeated. Stitches can be decorative (cf. [[Embroidery]]) for trimming and ornamenting [[clothing]] or accessories, or functional for holding two or more pieces of fabric together to make clothing, [[clothing|garb]], or accessories. |
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==Stitch (Health)== |
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A '''stitch''' is also slang for a cramp: a "stitch in your side" means a painful shortness of breath. |
A '''stitch''' is also slang for a cramp: a "stitch in your side" means a painful shortness of breath. |
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Revision as of 10:52, 28 May 2006
Stitch (Sewing)
A stitch is a pattern of forcing thread up through fabric then back down. The pattern can be repeated. Stitches can be decorative (cf. Embroidery) for trimming and ornamenting clothing or accessories, or functional for holding two or more pieces of fabric together to make clothing, garb, or accessories.
Stitch (Health)
A stitch is also slang for a cramp: a "stitch in your side" means a painful shortness of breath.
