Stitching

Also Known As: Sewing

a process of piercing holes and running thread through a material, to connect two layers or for decoration

Sewing versus Stitching

Some shoemakers use “sewing” exclusively for inner seams and “stitching” exclusively for outer seams.

Shoemakers call all work sewn that is treated with a round awl; while stitching is only technically applied where the square awl is used.

The technical meaning of sewing is that two or more pieces are held together, and shoemakers call all work sewn that is treated with a round awl; while stitching is only technically applied where the square awl is used.

Boot Making and Mending, Page 57

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