blanket stitch

noun

: a buttonhole stitch with spaces of variable width used on materials too thick to hem
blanket-stitch
ˈblaŋ-kət-ˌstich How to pronounce blanket stitch (audio)
transitive verb

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Using heavy-duty black carpet thread, sew blanket stitches around the edges of facial feature to attach them to the front. — Michele Filon, Woman's Day, 9 Sep. 2019 Another bonus is quick access to 10 of the most popular sewing patterns, including the appliqué stitch and blanket stitch. — Camryn Rabideau, Popular Mechanics, 1 Aug. 2022

Word History

First Known Use

1873, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of blanket stitch was in 1873

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“Blanket stitch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blanket%20stitch. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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