stitching

Meanings

• Noun

  The craft of attaching pieces of fabric, leather, or other materials to make clothing, upholstery, or other things.

  - "She took up stitching as a hobby in her retirement."
  - "The seamstress spent hours stitching the hem of the dress."
  - "The quilt was made by stitching together small pieces of fabric."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with stitching
itching , fetching , witching

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Variants

List of all variants of stitching that leads to same result
stitch , stitched , stitcher , stitchers , stitches , stitching , blanket stitch , blanket stitches , blanket-stitch , blanket-stitched , blanket-stitches , blanket-stitching , cross-stitch , cross-stitched , cross-stitches , cross-stitching , stitch together , stitched together , stitches together , stitching together , stitch up , stitched up , stitches up , stitching up

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'stitching' comes from the Old English word 'sticcan', which means 'to prick' or 'to pierce'. It refers to the process of making small holes in fabric and passing a thread through them to hold the pieces together.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. Did you know that the world's largest quilt measures over 36,000 square feet?

2. Stitching was an important skill for early settlers in America, who used it to make their own clothes and household items.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Sewing: Sewing is a related concept to stitching, as it also involves attaching pieces of fabric or other materials together using a thread or yarn.

2. Quilting: Quilting is a form of stitching where multiple layers of fabric are held together by decorative stitches or binding.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Stitching has been an important part of human culture for thousands of years. It has been used for making clothing, creating works of art, and even for religious and ceremonial purposes. In many cultures, stitching is seen as a symbol of creativity, patience, and skill.

How to Memorize "stitching"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person sitting at a sewing machine, threading a needle, and stitching together pieces of fabric.
   - Visualize the process of making small holes in fabric with a needle and passing a thread through them.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'stitching' with the image of a seamstress at work.
   - Think of the sound of a sewing machine or the feel of a needle going through fabric.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Sew what you sew, stitch by stitch' to help memorize the meaning of 'stitching'.

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