"fancy stitch" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: fancy stitches [plural]
Etymology templates: {{or else||no}} no Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} fancy stitch (countable and uncountable, plural fancy stitches)
  1. (textiles) A stitch for decorative or detailing purposes only. Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Textiles
    Sense id: en-fancy_stitch-en-noun-josFzpW4 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: business, manufacturing, textiles

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