Definition

The act or process of joining pieces of fabric together using a needle and thread, or the result of this process.

Example

She spent the afternoon stitching a beautiful quilt for her friend.

Conversation

I saw your new sweater, did you make it yourself?

Yes! I really enjoyed the stitching process.

It looks amazing! How long did the stitching take you?

Thanks! It took me a weekend to finish all the details.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

The action of joining pieces of fabric together using a needle and thread.

Example

She is stitching a beautiful quilt for her grandmother.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I saw you stitching that quilt the other day; it looked amazing!

Thanks! I've been working on it for weeks now.

How do you get so good at stitching?

Root Explanation

Stitching → It is formed from "stitch" (from Old English *sticca*, meaning a small loop or a piercing) and "-ing" (a suffix indicating the action or process of). The word "stitching" refers to the action or process of making small loops or piercings in fabric to join pieces together.

Memory Tip

Think of making small loops or piercings in fabric — that's what stitching means, as it comes from the Old English word for a small loop.

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