Synonyms for

Stitch

Verb / stɪtʃ / Another word for stitch — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To join or mend fabric or other material using a needle and thread or a sewing machine.

Synonyms & similar words

sewtogether runup sew sew seam repair mend patch knit crochet embroider quilt weave interweave lace tat hem join unite connect fasten

Synonyms by register

Formal

seam suture join fasten

Informal

nip tack baste

Literary

link bind

Antonyms

unravel unpick undo loosen separate disassemble

Common collocations

  • sewing stitch
  • running stitch
  • blanket stitch
  • cross stitch
  • stitch a wound
  • stitch a tear
  • stitch together
  • stitch pattern

Word family

noun stitch
verb stitch
adjective stitched

Usage note

As a verb, 'stitch' most commonly refers to sewing fabric. As a noun, it can refer to a single pass of thread or a sharp, localized pain, often in the side.

Example sentences

  1. I learned how to stitch in my sewing class.
  2. My grandma taught me how to stitch a quilt.
  3. The tailor will stitch the buttons back on my shirt.
  4. I need to stitch a new patch on my backpack.
  5. The doctor will stitch up your cut.

Quotes

  • It is the color palette and the stitch count that makes each design unique. - Sue Hillis
  • It's all about putting the stitch where you want it, not where it wants to go. - Eleanor Roosevelt
  • A stitch in time saves nine. - Proverb

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