Hemstitch

v. t.

1.

To ornament at the head of a broad hem by drawing out a few parallel threads, and fastening the cross threads in successive small clusters; as, to hemstitch a handkerchief. [imp. & p. p. Hemstitched ; p. pr. & vb. n. Hemstitching.]

Noun	1.	hemstitch - stitch in which parallel threads are drawn and exposed threads are caught together in groups Synonyms: hemstitching
	2.	hemstitch - embroidery similar to drawnwork
Verb	1.	hemstitch - sew with hemstitches; "hemstitch a sleeve"

hemstitching, run up, sew, sew together, stitch