1. the act or process of removing stitches

1. removing stitches from fabric or a sewn item
Usage: present participle of unstitch

Examples

• She spent the afternoon unstitching the hem of her dress.
• The unstitching of the quilt revealed the original fabric underneath.
• Careful unstitching is required to avoid damaging the material.
• He was unstitching the seam to make alterations.
• The tailor began unstitching the sleeves for resizing.
• Unstitching old garments can provide fabric for new projects.