Stitches Sentence Examples

He's going to need a lot of stitches, but other than that, I think he's all right.

I'm glad you find the fact that I'm going to need stitches amusing...

Men say that a stitch in time saves nine, and so they take a thousand stitches today to save nine tomorrow.

The cut is repaired with stitches or skin clips.

This also makes a lovely cardigan, by dividing the front stitches and the front pouch and knitting the two sides seperately.

After reduction or augmentation rhinoplasty, the cuts inside or between your nostrils will be closed up with dissolvable stitches.

She has been spayed recently, but went back to the vet because of a big bump near her stitches.

Use a setting of 12 to 15 stitches per inch.

Sew pattern pieces front sides facing with a one-half inch seam allowance all around using a stitch length of 12 to 15 stitches per inch.

He'd managed to add more wood to the fire and tear the stitches in his chest while doing so.

Mimes and clowns can also go the creepy route with small details such as painted-on stitches, dripping blood, and outlined eerie smiles.

Consider penciling black stitches from one side of your jaw to the other for a creepy severed look, or draw cracks on the forehead to create the appearance of a cracking skull.

Sew on your die cut or use rub-on stitches to give the shape a homemade feel.

Stitches are usually used to close the skin edges.

The stitches should be evenly placed and always ask for pants that use cotton threads for the stitching.

Even introductory level sewing machines offer multiple stitching options, including zig-zag stitches and stitches originally intended to create buttonholes or stretchable seams.

You may also find it helpful to pre-punch the holes for your stitches by using an anywhere hole punch intended for setting eyelets or a paper piecer.

For example, all it takes is a few simple stitches and a pretty button center to turn a die cut felt flower into a charming embellishment for your layout.

You can also shop online at such sites as Stitches Market and Yarn Market.

Scolavino required four stitches in her head because of the incident.

The teenager took the stage for her very first routine at Stitches in Boston.

Like Stevens, Robateue was cut in the face and required several stitches.

As you braid the wire, secure it with stitches to the leather strap.

Once you reach the end, secure the ends with stitches and snip off the remaining wire.

There should not be any sloppy or crooked stitches.

It is perfect for use with sizes 3 through 5 knitting needles and you can expect a gauge of about six stitches per inch.

Many knitting patterns are suited to beginners, even with cable stitches, and there is no shortage of knitting shops and clubs where more experienced knitters will help and encourage you from casting on to stitching up.

They do require some extra work, because you have to use a special cable needle and count those stitches in addition to the ones on the body of the sweater.

You'll have to replay the videos several times and have a lot of patience as you try the stitches yourself, but this is a good source for learning.

Inspect the seams for loose stitches and examine any visible details, like zippers and buttons, to ensure that everything is securely attached.

Other lens options are Green Dragon, Goblin, Stitches, White Out and Viral.

Stitches Stitches are hand-painted contact lenses.

Other colored contacts available for purchase include lenses made to appear like the eyes of a reptile or amphibian, ones sporting stitches over the iris, and a pair made to look like jagged teeth.

They make the funniest expressions as they scream and yell at you, they yield some strange weapons, and some of the events will have you in stitches.

Reinforce your ending stitches by turning the fabric around and sewing in the other direction.

If you require a machine that can make fancy stitches or perform more advanced techniques, on the other hand, the older model wouldn't be a wise choice.

In fact, in many older homes and smaller communities around the country, these machines are still used to mend clothing or do simple stitches.

Make sure your needle is in correctly if you are experiencing skipped stitches.

Such a wound may require stitches to keep it closed during healing.

Some wounds are left open and allowed to heal on their own, while others require stitches (stitching may be delayed a few days if infection is a concern).

The surgeon loosens and lifts the tissues of the spinal canal lesion and stitches them closed.

Deep lacerations and punctures may require stitches.

If your procedure requires stitches, expect to have them taken out after about ten days.

Using a special magnifying lens, he locates the ends, cuts away the closed-off segments, and reconnects the two parts using very fine stitches.

If you had an episiotomy or any tears to your vaginal tissue, your doctor or midwife will now use stitches to repair the damage.

If your stitches start to swell, become painful even though they were getting better, smell foul, or emit a discharge, they could be infected.

You will be cleaned off and possibly receive stitches if you needed an episiotomy.

You should place your stitches as evenly as possible, making sure that they're as small as possible on the outside of the garment.

Stack the pieces together, and take tacking stitches at each corner to secure them.

Hand sew up the last seam, using care to keep your stitches small.

Featuring 58 different stitches, a drop-in bobbin, and a price tag of under $100, this is a great kids' sewing machine or beginner model.

It features 110 stitches, a magnetic bobbin holder, an LED display, and the capability to sew at up to 820 stitches per minute.

Whether you are looking for information about the different stitches you can do by hand or a great new pattern, you have come to the right place.

You want to stitch the hood on with heavy duty thread and stitches so that it will stand up to the rigors of your child!

The best rashies will have triple flat locking stitches along every seam.

Although it can make the sewing process longer, don't commit to final stitches until you have tested the suit at every step.

This is identical to the standard kit, except all sewing comes completed so you simply need to assemble your monkey and add a few easy stitches.

If there are loose or ragged stitches already coming undone, the dress may not be constructed well.

Stitches inside or outside the bag may be uneven, loose, or poorly matched to the bag's color.

When shopping for quilted accessories, check the stitching carefully to see that the stitches are small and evenly space.

Although quilting in general adds a slightly softer and more feminine feel, the juxtaposition of denim fabric and quilted stitches creates a distinct appeal.

Think about all of those beautiful quilts that come out of the Southern and mid-Western regions of the United States with their attention to detail and painstaking hand stitches; that's what these purses are all about, and more.

Double stitches are applied to the areas that need particular reinforcement.

Many people choose to purchase a plain cloth purse and dress it up by adding jewels, monogramming, or special stitches.

Craftsmanship may be poor, and broken zippers, uneven stitches, frayed material, or other issues may appear over the life of the bag.

If one or more of the sizes in that particular style is showing loose threads, it's more than likely that the pair you purchase will possess those same pesky loose stitches within a few wears.

This is then hand-sewn to the "tip" with locked stitches.

Beading with Varvara offers free necklace patterns which use some rather complicated stitches and are not for beginners, but they're very pretty!

If it says the pattern requires 5 stitches per inch on size ten needles, look around at the yarn in your favorite crafts or knitting store to find something with an equivalent gauge.

As the size goes up, the size needles you will use goes up and the number of stitches per inch goes down.

Some people knit very tightly, while others have stitches that are loose.

Gauge has to do with how many stitches fit in an inch and how many rows knit in pattern make an inch or four inches.

The pattern may say something like 12 stitches equals four inches in pattern on size 10 needles.

That means if you knit 12 stitches and 12 rows in whatever pattern is used in the pattern on size 10 needles, your swatch should measure four inches.

If your piece is too small (you need fewer stitches per inch), use larger needles.

If your piece is too big (need more stitches per inch), use smaller needles.

Once you cast on the correct number of stitches, you are ready to begin.

Hold the needle with the stitches on it in your left hand.

Repeat until there are no more stitches on your left hand needle.

Swap needles, so the one with the stitches is back in your left hand.

Cast on enough stitches to make a scarf about six inches wide (check the gauge chart on the yarn label to see how many stitches that might be).

Once you have mastered it, you will be ready to try other, more intricate stitches and further enjoy this relaxing hobby.

The most basic cross stitch kits, and the ones that are best for beginners, are those that have the stitches printed on the cross stitch fabric, either in the color that should be stitched or all in one color.

These are great for younger kids because you don't have to worry that they will hurt themselves with a sharp needle and they don't need incredibly precise stitching movements to be able to form stitches on stiff plastic with large holes.

The cross stitch charts available at Heaven and Earth do not use quarter or half stitches, nor do they require back-stitching or blended threads.

As you become more adept at cross stitching, look for designs that involve more stitches and more thread colors.

Then stitch the open part closed by hand, using a thread that matches the fabric and trying to make the stitches as invisible as possible.

Slide the pillow form into the case and close up the fourth side of stitching by hand, taking care to make the stitches as invisible as possible.

Stitches like the blanket stitch, outline stitch, running stitch, and chain stitch are combined with decorative knots to make designs such as flowers and to outline shapes in the fabric.

In cross stitch, the stitches are formed by making a certain number of x's across the squares to make a pattern.

Crafter use several different stitches in needlepoint.

One of the most popular needle point stitches is known as basketweave, also called tent, continental, or half-cross.

Straight stitches include bargello, gobelin, and Parisien.

You can also make these stitches into boxes and crosses.

Start at the beginning, in February 1998, to see the most basic stitches.

Stitching.com has a great free online needlepoint guide, which shows how to work stitches on different kinds of canvas, how to work a project, and some of the basic stitches.

Pay close attention to the types of stitches required to make sure the chart is designed for your skill level.

According to the Crochet Guide at Annie's Attic, there are more than 20 stitches or techniques that can be defined as basic to crochet.

Here are some of the most popular stitches, as well as some beginner patterns that will help you learn them.

Every pattern is built from the loops of the chain stitch, and every pattern will start with a command to "ch" a certain number of stitches.

Continue this process until you have as many stitches as the pattern calls for.

To practice, chain 10 to 20 stitches until you are comfortable with the movement and holding the hook.

With a few more basic stitches, you can read, understand, and follow a pattern.

Chain as many stitches as you need to achieve the desired width of the project, then single crochet each row.

Double crochet (dc) is a little more complicated than the previous stitches.

Almost all the crochet projects that you come across will use these basic stitches or variations of them.

Once you can make the basic stitches, you will be able to create scarves, sweaters, mittens, afghans, and other projects for yourself, your home, and as gifts.

It has less elasticity, so any mistakes you make with your stitches are likely to be very visible.

For example, if your yarn provided four stitches an inch (it might also say 16 stitches to four inches) and you wanted a scarf that was eight inches wide, you'd need 32 stitches.

So you could cast on either 31 or 34 stitches and you would come out around eight inches.

This very simple process will straighten out you stitches and give you a professional-quality look.

If you've made your scarf out of fun fur or another novelty yarn that hides the stitches, don't worry about whether the sides are perfectly even.

These needles are used because you can slide the stitches around and knit from either end of the needle, making it easy to knit in a small round, like the size of a sock.

You cast on and divide your stitches among either your two circulars or three or four double-pointed needles, depending on the pattern.

Stitches are divided evenly among the needles, and if you are using double-pointed needles, one needle will have no stitches.

Mark the end of your round with a stitch marker placed between the second-to-last and last stitches (so it won't fall off) and then begin to knit, starting with all the stitches on the first needle.

When that needle is empty, use it to knit the stitches on the next needle, and so on around the round.

Pull the yarn tightly on the first stitch on each needle so that the round will be tight, making the stitches of your knitting sock uniform.

This involves knitting only some of the stitches on just two needles instead of the normal four or five double-pointed needles.

The unworked stitches can be left on their needles or slipped onto stitch holders.

The heel is formed by working a portion of the stitches on the needle, then turning the work and knitting those same stitches again before you have stitched all the stitches on the needle.

As you work, you will stitch more and more stitches until finally you have worked the whole row and the heel is turned.

To shape the gusset, you have to rejoin the stitches you left behind to shape the heel.

You'll also pick up stitches from the sides of the heel in order to shape the sock properly.

As you knit the gusset, you slowly decrease stitches again before knitting the rest of the foot.

A laying tool is used to help position the stitches on the canvas.

You can use long basting stitches to mark the general outline of the pattern, or mark it with chalk, soap or a washable fabric pen.

Created on the premise of circular knitting needles, circular crochet hooks were designed to handle a variety of stitches, including Tunisian and Crochet on the Double.

Crochet on the Double allows you to complete a row of stitches, turn the piece and go back.

This method can create either a thick, spongy fabric, such as an afghan, or elongated stitches that spread the rows apart.

For larger or smaller dogs, you can adjust the patterns of the stitches accordingly.

An alternate method for creating a heart is to draw a pencil heart on the front of a shirt, then use basting stitches to sew around the edge of the heart.

You can create your own design, follow a preset pattern on the fabric, or follow a pattern by counting the stitches.

This pattern would indicate exactly how many stitches you will use, where to place the stitches, and what color the stitches should be.

You simply follow the pattern, ensuring that you use the correct number of stitches in the correct place.

You would place the cross stitches directly over the designs.

If you know a few basic crochet stitches, you are on your way to completing some great projects.

These clever yarns give the illusion of Fair Isle or other patterned stitches when worked.

You'll need to adjust the stitch length on your machine to 18-20 stitches per inch to avoid splits in stitching.

Extend the sewing beyond the stitching line, sewing a few stitches beyond the line.

Once you've done this, you can put the pattern under the pressure foot and sew the second stitch line, again starting and stopping a few stitches before and after the line.

If you create a hat with dense, closely spaced stitches, any mistake you make will probably show up with cotton yarn.

He won't notice if your knitted scarf has a few crooked stitches or the letters on your decorated picture frame are slightly off center.

Once you learn how to read a crochet pattern and can understand different crochet stitches, you'll be ready to download some easy patterns on which to practice.

When learning how to make friendship bracelets, you may be surprised to know that there are literally dozens of different designs you can create - all based on how you make your stitches with the embroidery floss.

Fold the fabric strip to the back of the quilt and sew it to the backing fabric with invisible stitches.

The peel is made in three pieces that are joined with whip stitches on the inside.

Placing the right sides of the peels together, sew the three pieces together with whip stitches.

Just make sure to select a hook size that gives you tight crochet stitches so that the stuffing does not show or work out through the stitches.Fuzzy or hairy yarns make long-haired canines.

Start a round rug with two chain stitches.

Then, crochet two single crochet stitches into each single crochet in the first row.

Continue in the round, increasing by the number of stitches that will keep your work flat.

At the end of the chain, add three single crochet stitches.

Continue around the foundation, increasing the number of stitches as needed, especially at the ends of the oval.

Be sure to chain one at the end of each row to keep then number of crochet stitches consistent.

Crochet magazines have patterns for almost everything, as well as lots of good advice about new stitches and techniques for just the price of the magazine.

Especially when you are first starting out, it is better to go slow and gain experience on the less difficult projects before trying to tackle a very detailed one with difficult stitches.

Are the stitches used stitches that you all ready know, or are they based on stitches you know?

Every few stitches, you should inhale from the chest, slimming your waist so that you can pull the laces tighter.

Instead, they were tailored to the legs by decreasing the number of stitches in the pattern as they got closer to the ankles.

An accident on the same Pipeline waters not long after the competition cost Johnson his two front teeth and landed him in the hospital needing 150 stitches.

The fun-loving 35-year-old has a playful side that keeps his wife and viewers in stitches.

The look became a cliche, the large, flat-topped head, the jagged scars of stitches across the forehead, and the bolts in the side of the neck.

Stitches may be placed below the surface of the skin to lift the brow area and hold the skin while it heals.

Deep cuts may require stitches or surgical staples.

They use smaller stitches, reinforced pockets, and build every coat from scratch rather than using stock mass-produced garments.

What happens next will leave you howling and in stitches.

Mums rocked in her chair and finished counting stitches before she responded.

Sasha.s face was a mottled mess that made him resemble Frankenstein.s monster, with newly sewn stitches holding together the edges of swollen red gashes.

You may discover some stitches in your nostril or under your upper lip used to close the incision.

Also most jumpers ask you to pick up and knit stitches round the neck edge.

The sternum is rejoined using wires and the skin on the chest is closed with dissolvable stitches.

Knitting continues in the round in stocking stitch, with a false seam created by a column of purl stitches down each side.

Sewing and darning equipment and methods, with an inventory of embroidery stitches and dressmaking techniques, are described for the first time.

Definately my kind of book and it had me in stitches, especially the vampire tooth fairy, who got bitten in Dracula's castle.

Red. green and black wool yarn tufts are caught between the stitches on the deck, stem and stern.

The Miracle Beam is a laser cat toy that will keep your cat in stitches for as long as you care to play.

Using a black eye pencil, draw a few stitches on the face to emulate Sally's raggedy look.