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basting thread

Meaning of "basting thread" in the English dictionary

DICTIONARY

PRONUNCIATION OF BASTING THREAD

ˈbeɪstɪŋ θred


GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BASTING THREAD

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Basting thread is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BASTING THREAD MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of basting thread in the English dictionary

The definition of basting thread in the dictionary is inexpensive, loosely twisted thread that can be easily pulled out when permanent stitching is in place.



WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BASTING THREAD

blood-red · cherry-red · country-bred · embread · overspread · straightbred · true-bred · waybread

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BASTING THREAD

bastardization · bastardize · bastardized · bastardly · bastardry · bastardy · baste · baster · basti · Bastia · bastide · Bastille · Bastille Day · bastinado · basting · bastion · bastle · bastnaesite · bastnasite · basto

WORDS THAT END LIKE BASTING THREAD

acme screw thread · British Association screw thread · British Standard brass thread · British Standard fine thread · British Standard pipe thread · British Standard Whitworth thread · embroidery thread · female thread · goldthread · international screw thread · male thread · packthread · read · rethread · screw thread · silk thread · single thread · thread · unified screw thread · unthread · Whitworth screw thread

Synonyms and antonyms of basting thread in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «basting thread» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BASTING THREAD

Find out the translation of basting thread to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of basting thread from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «basting thread» in English.
zh

Translator English - Chinese

烤炙线
1,325 millions of speakers
es

Translator English - Spanish

hilo hilvanado
570 millions of speakers
en

English

basting thread
510 millions of speakers
hi

Translator English - Hindi

basting धागा
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

تغطية بالحساء موضوع
280 millions of speakers
ru

Translator English - Russian

колотя нить
278 millions of speakers
pt

Translator English - Portuguese

alinhavos
270 millions of speakers
bn

Translator English - Bengali

ঠাণ্ডা থ্রেড
260 millions of speakers
fr

Translator English - French

fil arrosant
220 millions of speakers
ms

Translator English - Malay

Lengan benang
190 millions of speakers
de

Translator English - German

Heftfaden
180 millions of speakers
ja

Translator English - Japanese

仮縫いのスレッド
130 millions of speakers
ko

Translator English - Korean

가봉 실
85 millions of speakers
jv

Translator English - Javanese

Ngetik thread
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Chủ đề phết
80 millions of speakers
ta

Translator English - Tamil

துள்ளல் நூல்
75 millions of speakers
mr

Translator English - Marathi

थाप मारणे
75 millions of speakers
tr

Translator English - Turkish

Dinlendirme ipliği
70 millions of speakers
it

Translator English - Italian

filo di imbastitura
65 millions of speakers
pl

Translator English - Polish

gwint basting
50 millions of speakers
uk

Translator English - Ukrainian

б´ючи нитка
40 millions of speakers
ro

Translator English - Romanian

fir ungand
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ραντίσματος νήμα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

verf draad
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

tråckling tråd
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Rasting tråden
5 millions of speakers

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about basting thread

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BASTING THREAD»

Discover the use of basting thread in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to basting thread and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Threads Sewing Guide: A Complete Reference from America's ...
Special basting thread, usually in white cotton, is suitable for basting heavier fabrics. If you want the basting to be quite visible, choose a contrasting color basting thread, but note that some threads leave lint or dye residue. Opt for white basting ...
Carol Jean Fresia, 2010
2
Couture Sewing Techniques
Use a long needle and cotton basting thread. 2. Anchor the thread with a backstitch or waste knot. 3. Right sides together, pick up several short stitches (1⁄ 8 in. to 1⁄4 in.), spacing them about 1⁄4 in. to 1 in. apart. 4. Continue, so the stitches on ...
Claire B. Shaeffer, 2011
3
Winning Stitches: Hand Quilting Secrets, 50 Fabulous ...
Check to see where the basting thread is caught. Carefully snip just the basting thread close to the quilting stitch, and remove the basting thread. Remove only the basting in the interior of the quilt. DO NOT remove the basting stitches holding  ...
Elsie Campbell, 2004
4
Basic Applique: 1930s Quilt Patterns Created with ...
After the piece is attached to the background block, the basting thread is removed . This method can be attached to the background fabric either by hand or machine appliquéing. You Will Need ❖ Placement guide ❖ Template plastic ❖ Scissors ...
Cindy Walter, Gail Baker Rowe, 2002
5
Batik Gems: 29 Dazzling Quilt Projects
Placing these basting knots on the right sides ofthe leaves will make it easier to remove the basting thread later on. Baste under seam allowance on stem. ?. After all 4 leaves are basted, settle the seam allowances by pressing each leaf on the  ...
Laurie Shifrin, 2010
6
The Sewing Machine Classroom: Learn the Ins & Outs of Your ...
Basting Basting thread is a soft, cotton thread that breaks easily. Use it for basting seams and tailor's tacks. Bobbin Bobbin thread is a fine 60 or 70 weight thread made from cotton and polyester. It is typically used for embroidery, but can be ...
Charlene Phillips, 2011
7
Impressionist Applique: Exploring Value & Design to Create ...
Stitching Basting with water-soluble basting thread lets you dis— card all the pins holding the feathers in place. This makes stitching the eye and beak area with the normal raw-edge method (page 57) much easier. The watersoluble basting ...
Grace Errea, Meredith Osterfeld, 2012
8
Quilting the Savory Garden
Baste the fabric sandwich together using basting thread. Basting thread is a white thread that breaks easily, and is removed after the quilting is completed. There is no logical reason to baste diagonally. Straight serpentine basting rows about ...
Sandra Millett, 2003
9
Embellishing with Felted Wool: 16 Projects with Applique, ...
Ifthe guideline was markedfor button placement, simply center the button on the line and stitch. Remove the basting thread after all the buttons are added. (See page 11for more on basting.) Create longer-lasting guidelines by thread-basting  ...
Mary Stori, 2011
10
The Best of Sew Simple Magazine: Over 50 Quick Projects
4. To secure the gathers, stitch 5⁄8” from the edge, in between the gathering stitching rows, keeping the gathers smooth and evenly distributed. Stitch again 3⁄ 8” from the edge. Remove the basting thread that's visible from the right side.
Beth Bradley, 2009

3 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BASTING THREAD»

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1
A Very Short Introduction to Savile Row
... you consider that a Savile Row-tailored suit requires a series of individual fittings in which the suit is sewn together with a “basting thread. «A Suit That Fits, Jul 14»
2
Azzedine Alaa Retrospective Opens at Palais Galliera in Paris
There's a zippered wool crepe dress, embroidered with basting thread for a playful geometric effect, perhaps one of the most wearable ... «Daily Beast, Sep 13»
3
Woman trained as doctor in Kabul, now she's tailor in Toronto: Fiorito
First, the prosaic: in Afghanistan, she could not get basting thread. Second, the social: “In Afghanistan there was no freedom, no rights, ... «Toronto Star, May 13»
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