stitching

Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

1.To form stitches in; especially, to sew in such a manner as to show on the surface a continuous line of stitches; as, to stitch a shirt bosom. [1913 Webster]

2.To sew, or unite together by stitches; as, to stitch printed sheets in making a book or a pamphlet. [1913 Webster]

3.(Agric.) To form land into ridges. [1913 Webster]

To stitch up, to mend or unite with a needle and thread; as, to stitch up a rent; to stitch up an artery. [1913 Webster]

1.The act of one who stitches. [1913 Webster]

2.Work done by sewing, esp. when a continuous line of stitches is shown on the surface; stitches, collectively. [1913 Webster]