How Do You Spell BACKSTITCH?

Pronunciation: [bˈakstɪt͡ʃ] (IPA)

Backstitch is a sewing stitch that involves overlapping the start and end of each stitch to create a strong seam. The word itself is spelled /ˈbæk.stɪtʃ/, with the first syllable pronounced like "back" and the second syllable pronounced like "stitch." The "ck" in "back" and "stitch" is used to indicate a hard "k" sound, while the "st" in "stitch" is pronounced as a voiceless consonant cluster. Understanding the phonetic transcription of this word can improve pronunciation and communication for those learning or teaching the craft of sewing.

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BACKSTITCH Meaning and Definition

  1. Backstitch is a sewing technique commonly employed in various needlework crafts to create strong, secure, and durable seams or decorative stitches. It involves stitching backward and forward through fabric layers to form a tight, overlapping line of stitches. The backstitch is characterized by its distinct appearance, usually consisting of evenly spaced and uniform stitches that resemble a solid line.

    To execute this technique, the needle is initially inserted from the front side of the fabric and brought back up a short distance behind the initial entry point. Then, the needle is reinserted at the end of the first stitch on the front side and brought back up again a short distance away to overlap the previous stitch. The process continues, with each stitch overlapping the previous one, resulting in a reinforced line of hand stitching.

    Backstitching is particularly effective for joining seams or mending fabrics, providing extra strength and preventing the unraveling of stitches. It is often used in dressmaking, embroidery, quilting, and upholstery projects, among others. Additionally, it can be used decoratively, creating intricate patterns or outlining shapes on fabric.

    The backstitch's versatility and straightforward execution make it a valuable technique in the world of needlework, allowing for precise and sturdy results.

Common Misspellings for BACKSTITCH

  • vackstitch
  • nackstitch
  • hackstitch
  • gackstitch
  • bzckstitch
  • bsckstitch
  • bwckstitch
  • bqckstitch
  • baxkstitch
  • bavkstitch
  • bafkstitch
  • badkstitch
  • bacjstitch
  • bacmstitch
  • baclstitch
  • bacostitch
  • bacistitch
  • backatitch
  • backztitch

Etymology of BACKSTITCH

The word "backstitch" originates from the combination of two older Middle English words: "bak" meaning "back" and "sticchen" meaning "to pierce or stitch". It dates back to around the 14th century when it first appeared in English, commonly used as a term for a specific type of sewing stitch. The "back" in "backstitch" refers to the backward movement of the needle through the fabric, while "stitch" refers to the act of piercing and joining the fabric together.

Similar spelling words for BACKSTITCH

Plural form of BACKSTITCH is BACKSTITCHES

Conjugate verb Backstitch

CONDITIONAL

I would backstitch
we would backstitch
you would backstitch
he/she/it would backstitch
they would backstitch

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have backstitch
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we would have backstitch
they would have backstitch

FUTURE

I will backstitch
we will backstitch
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they will backstitch

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have backstitched
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they will have backstitched

IMPERATIVE

you backstitch
we let´s backstitch

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to backstitch

PAST

I backstitched
we backstitched
you backstitched
he/she/it backstitched
they backstitched

PAST PARTICIPLE

backstitched

PAST PERFECT

I had backstitched
we had backstitched
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they had backstitched

PRESENT

I backstitch
we backstitch
you backstitch
he/she/it backstitches
they backstitch

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

backstitching

PRESENT PERFECT

I have backstitched
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I am backstitching
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