BUTTONHOLE STITCH Definition & Meaning

buttonhole stitch

Sewing.

a looped stitch used to strengthen the edge of material and keep it from raveling, as around a buttonhole.

buttonhole stitch

a reinforcing looped stitch for the edge of material, such as around a buttonhole

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First recorded in 1885–90

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The entire figure is then carried out, both solid filling and openwork, with fine stitching, the buttonhole stitch being most generally employed.

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Embroider the scallops with linen embroidery floss, size "D," using the buttonhole stitch.

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Do not cut this thread, as this is ready to begin the buttonhole stitch after the overcasting. c.

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Very soon I had mastered the art of making long and short stitches, French knots, border and buttonhole stitches, etc.

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Measure the string, which should be continuous, allowing enough to go to the rings at the back and make a buttonhole stitch each time.

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