whipstitch

[ hwip-stich, wip- ]

verb (used with object)

1. to sew with stitches passing over an edge, in joining, finishing, or gathering.

noun

1. one such stitch.

whipstitch

/ ˈwɪpˌstɪtʃ /

noun

1. a sewing stitch passing over an edge
2. slang.
   an instant; moment

verb

1. tr to sew (an edge) using whipstitch; overcast

Word History and Origins

Origin of whipstitch¹

First recorded in 1585–95; whip + stitch

Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

1. every whipstitch, Southern U.S. at short intervals:

   She drops in to see us every whipstitch.

Example Sentences

“He brought me on to create his favorite elastic-waist merino wool jogger pants, his favorite T-shirt with a perfect little whipstitch pink detail on the back,” she said.

From New York Times

Either by hand, using a whipstitch every ¼ inch, or with a sewing machine, sew around the perimeter of the patch to reinforce it.

From New York Times

Repeat as many times as you like, using different colors, and feel free to experiment with harder stitches like a whipstitch or a zigzag, if you’re undaunted by those.

From New York Times

A nice whipstitch trims the Alta reversible blanket from Peacock Alley.

From Washington Times

That’s about all there was: Western shirts and some lacy tops for riding into the sunset, and more of her signature cropped skinny pants, now with whipstitch details along the legs and fly.

From New York Times