'hemstitcher

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hemstitch (ˈhɛmˌstɪtʃ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
1.  a decorative edging stitch, usually for a hem, in which the cross threads are stitched in groups
 
vb
2.  to decorate (a hem, etc) with hemstitches
 
'hemstitcher
 
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