A reinforced stitch is when you sew a back of something (e.g. a bag strap) to reinforce it. It makes it stronger and helps it hold on to the other thing you are sewing. hope this helps.
A bartack is a series of stitches used for reinforcing areas of stress on a garment.
reinforcing
Stitches
back stitches, machine . running stitches
what are the 12 kinds of stitches
i think we have 200,900 stitches
The doctor will remove my stitches in three more days. That comedian's stories kept us in stitches! The seamstress stitches patches today!
Temporary stitches include basting stitches, which hold fabric layers together temporarily during sewing, and tacking stitches, used to secure edges. Permanent stitches are often found in construction seams, such as straight or zigzag stitches, that are meant to endure throughout the life of the garment. Decorative stitches, on the other hand, add visual interest and include techniques like embroidery, scallop stitches, or decorative serging that enhance the aesthetic appeal of the fabric.
A row if stitches or a clump of stitches are some collective nouns that could be used.
Simply stitches
The German word for stitches is "Stiche."
running stitches