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Meaning of fancy stitch | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A stitch for decorative or detailing purposes only.

countable, uncountable

Examples

she sewed one final fancy stitch and admired the final product
“[…] to the paper with fine green sewing silk ; then catch the lining to each section by a little fancy stitch at each scallop . The top of the shade consists of two hexagons made of cardboard covered with pink silk and edged with lace .”
Having arranged all your pieces to your own satisfaction, the next step is to work all the seams with fancy stitches in various colors. All your odds and ends of embroidery silks will now be useful.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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