blanket stitch

See also: blanket-stitch

English

the basic blanket stitch

Noun

blanket stitch (countable and uncountable, plural blanket stitches)

1. (sewing) A strong stitch, similar to a buttonhole stitch, used to finish and reinforce the edges of blankets etc.
2. A similar, more decorative stitch.

Related terms

• blanket-stitch