backstitch

Definition

A sewing technique that proves you're serious about fabric commitment—the stitch goes backward on top to create an ironclad seam that laughs in the face of thread-breaking mishaps. It's the dental floss of the sewing world: tight, secure, and surprisingly satisfying to execute.

Example Usage

My grandmother backstitches every seam twice because she's convinced modern thread is basically lies in spooled form.

Source: Common textile and sewing terminology

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