chain stitch

OAB Definition

according to Keith Smith: “‘Chain stitch’ is an embroidery term, not an actual stitch in bookbinding. In binding, the chain is a result of a succession of link stitches. Link is a stitch; chain is the resulting pattern.”

Linked Terms

RT Coptic binding
RT Ethiopian binding
USE link stitch

Additional Resources

  • Smith, Keith. Non-adhesive Binding Volume III: Exposed Spine Sewings. Keith a smith books, Rochester, NY. p 301.