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Meanings of basting stitch in English

Catalan
embasta
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A loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together.

        embasta
        Usage of basting stitch in English
        1
        The basting stitch is known as Queen Anne darned work.
        Textiles and Clothing
        2
        What are the common basting stitches, and for what are they used?
        Textiles and Clothing
        3
        Photograph: Emma McGowan 8) Don't forget to unpick your basting stitches using your stitch unpicker.
        The Guardian
        4
        Using a contrasting thread allows you to clearly see where your basting stitches are and makes it easier to remove them later on.
        The Guardian
        5
        The digifile slips into most of the tiny pockets on each jacket, but I have to rip the basting stitches out of some.
        Crewel
        Translations for basting stitch
        Catalan
        embasta