Alternative form of slipstitch

a looped stitch used for edging buttonholes or pieces of material

(textiles) A simple, reversible line embroidery stitch commonly used in blackwork and Assisi embroidery.

Synonym of husband stitch / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see extra, stitch.

present participle of blanket-stitch

simple past tense and past participle of blanket-stitch

(uncountable) Synonym of cross-stitch; embroidery made using double stitches

(rare) Synonym of snitches get stitches

(rare) Synonym of snitches get stitches

A little effort expended sooner to fix a small problem prevents it from becoming a larger problem requiring more effort to fix later. / A little preparation can eliminate the need for repairs later.