stitching

Definition of Stitching in English :

1. sewing, stitching

joining or attaching by stitches

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Stitching

noun

a row of stitches in a piece of cloth

The stitching had begun to fray at the edges.

A star was done in red stitching.

noun

Sewing

a row or series of stitches

n.

1.

a. A single complete movement of a threaded needle in sewing or surgical suturing: made multiple stitches.

b. A single loop of thread or yarn made with an implement such as a sewing or knitting needle.

c. A single loop or knot of thread used in closing a wound or incision in surgery; a suture.

d. A way of arranging the threads in sewing, knitting, crocheting, or suturing: used a purl stitch.

2. A sudden sharp pain, especially in the side. See Synonyms at pain.

3. Informal An article of clothing: wore not a stitch.

4. Informal The least part; a bit: didn't do a stitch of work.

v. stitched, stitch·ing, stitch·es

v.tr.

1.

a. To fasten or join with stitches.

b. To mend or repair with stitches: stitched up the tear.

2. To decorate or ornament, as with stitches: "The sky was stitched with stars" (Mario Puzo).

3. To fasten together with staples or thread.

v.intr.

To make stitches; sew, knit, crochet, or suture.