blanket stitch

¹

noun

1. a basic sewing stitch in which widely spaced, interlocking loops, or purls, are formed, used for cutwork, as a decorative finish for edges, etc.

blanket-stitch

²

[ blang-kit-stich ]

verb (used with or without object)

1. to sew using a blanket stitch.

blanket stitch

noun

1. a strong reinforcing stitch for the edges of blankets and other thick material

Word History and Origins

Origin of blanket stitch¹

First recorded in 1875–80

Origin of blanket stitch²

First recorded in 1955–60; v. use of blanket stitch

Example Sentences

Ms. Agha uses two forms in particular — a running stitch and a blanket stitch — often in tandem with collaged materials.

From New York Times

I joked that he could be the one to help me with my blanket stitch, and he responded that his handwork wasn't very good.

From Washington Post

But a blanket stitch adds an additional visual element, if you have the time and inclination.

From New York Times

Inside there are two sewing machines, a blanket stitch machine, some hand sewing workstations and to-do lists on the wall.

From New York Times

It was Tina who opened up a new element to his work by showing him how to bond felt to material and do chain stitch and blanket stitch.

From BBC