: a closely worked loop stitch used to make a firm edge (as on a buttonhole)
Examples of buttonhole stitch in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebAdditional features include a drop-in bobbin, seven buttonhole stitches, an automatic needle threader, and an automatic bobbin winding system.—Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2023 Keep in Mind: While other machines may have several buttonhole stitches, this one only has one.—Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2023 While other sewing machines may include several buttonhole stitches, keep in mind that this one only has one.—Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2023
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