featherstitch

[ feth -er-stich ]

/ ˈfɛð ərˌstɪtʃ /

an embroidery stitch producing work in which a succession of branches extend alternately on each side of a central stem.

to ornament by featherstitch.

Origin of featherstitch

First recorded in 1825–35; feather + stitch

Another way to finish is to baste the band and decorate it with the featherstitch to hold the turning.

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Draw a picture on the blackboard of the featherstitch, chain stitch, and outline stitch.

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It can be used instead of the chain or featherstitch, as decoration.

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This can be done with chain stitch or featherstitch, before the cover is put over the cardboard.

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Featherstitch side hems, catching the pocket to hold securely.

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featherstitch

/ (ˈfɛðəˌstɪtʃ) /

a zigzag embroidery stitch

to decorate (cloth) with featherstitch