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Meanings of hem-stitch in inglés

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Decorative drawn-thread stitch used to embellish hems and seams.

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Examples for "hemstitch"
Examples for "hemstitch"
1
And Pearl did not hesitate to call on Miss Hetty to show her how to hemstitch a handkerchief for Robert Grey.
Pearl and Periwinkle
2
We hemstitched all the tablecloths and pillow-cases, and some of the sheets.
My Antonia
3
He took from his pocket a handkerchief of sheerest linen, delicately hemstitched.
Old Rose and Silver
4
Five to ten dozen finest quality hemstitched and monogrammed but otherwise plain, towels.
Etiquette
5
But speak-to-me-only-with-thine-eyes isn't a really reliable reason for embroidering doilies and hemstitching tablecloths.
Anne of the Island
Usage of hem-stitch in inglés
1
He shook out and held up a square of fine linen, daintily hem-stitched.
At the Mercy of Tiberius
2
Would you rather have a hem-stitched hem or ruffles, Rosemary?
Rosemary
3
We had watched her Marseilles bedspreads give way to hem-stitched covers, with bolsters to match.
Tish: The Chronicle of Her Escapades and Excursions
4
A set of four delicate hem-stitched placemats costs €78.
The Irish Times
5
His name was Kenneth, and he reduced his Percentage on the first day by having the hem-stitched Mouchoir tucked inside of the Cuff.
Ade's Fables