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blanket stitch
noun
: a buttonhole stitch with spaces of variable width used on materials too thick to hem
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Another bonus is quick access to 10 of the most popular sewing patterns, including the appliqué stitch and blanket stitch.
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Camryn Rabideau,
Popular Mechanics,
1 Aug. 2022
Using heavy-duty black carpet thread, sew blanket stitches around the edges of facial feature to attach them to the front.
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Michele Filon,
Woman's Day,
9 Sep. 2019
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Camryn Rabideau,
Popular Mechanics,
1 Aug. 2022
Using heavy-duty black carpet thread, sew blanket stitches around the edges of facial feature to attach them to the front.
—
Michele Filon,
Woman's Day,
9 Sep. 2019
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“Blanket stitch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blanket%20stitch. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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