backstitch

noun

back·stitch ˈbak-ˌstich

: a stitch sewn one stitch length backward on the front side and two stitch lengths forward on the reverse side to form a solid line of stitching on both sides

backstitch verb

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This adaptive, personalized approach is a backstitch in the collaborative masterpiece. —

Kate Vitasek, Forbes, 16 Feb. 2024 Begin the backstitch about a quarter-inch below where the tear starts, and work your way to the end using small stitches. —

Lara Sorokanich, Popular Mechanics, 8 Dec. 2020