1. decorative or functional stitches sewn on the outside surface of a garment or fabric, typically parallel to a seam or edge
Usage: sewing; fashion

1. to sew decorative or functional stitches on the outside surface of a garment or fabric
Usage: sewing; third person singular present

Examples

• The jeans featured contrasting topstitches along the pockets.
• She carefully added topstitches to reinforce the seam.
• The designer topstitches all the hems by hand.
• Gold topstitches gave the leather jacket a luxurious finish.
• He topstitches the collar to keep it flat and neat.
• The topstitches were perfectly straight and evenly spaced.