# stitching

/ˈstɪtʃɪŋ/ (US) · /stˈɪtʃɪŋ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/stitching
Updated: 2026-05-08

## Definition

the pattern of thread that holds pieces of fabric together. You can see it on your clothes, shoes, or even on a wound after a doctor fixes it.

For teachers: a row of stitches or the style in which they are made, typically in sewing, embroidery, or surgery.

## Examples

- The stitching on these jeans is very strong.
- She noticed that the stitching on the leather bag was starting to come loose after years of use.
- The surgeon performed the procedure with such precision that the resulting stitching was almost invisible, ensuring minimal scarring as the tissue began to heal.

## Usage notes

- Refers to the collective work or pattern of stitches; for individual loops of thread, use the countable noun 'stitch'.

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