topstitch

  1. Noun.  (sewing) (uncountable) A sewing technique, most often used on garment edges such as necklines and hems, where it helps facings to stay in place and gives a crisp edge.
  2. Noun.  (countable) An individual stitch of this kind.
  3. Verb.  (transitive) To stitch in this fashion.

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