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2. Soutache - Wikipedia

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   Soutache (/ s uː ˈ t æ ʃ /, soo-TASH), also known as Russia braid, [1]: 209 is a narrow flat decorative braid, a type of galloon, used in the trimming of drapery or clothing. Soutache is created by weaving a decorative thread around and between two parallel cords and completely covering the cores; this produces a piece of trim with a ...

3. Glossary of sewing terms - Wikipedia

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   sewing Sewing is an ancient craft involving the stitching of cloth, leather, animal skins, furs, or other materials, using needle and thread. Its use is nearly universal among human populations and dates back to Paleolithic times (30,000 BC). Sewing predates the weaving of cloth. sewing circle

4. Fringe (trim) - Wikipedia

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   Fringe trim applied to a reproduction drapery design in the Vermont Senate Chamber of the Vermont State House. Moccasin with fringe. A Fringe is an ornamental textile trim applied to an edge of a textile item, such as drapery, a flag, or epaulettes. Fringe originated as a way of preventing a cut piece of fabric from unraveling when a hemming ...

5. Trim (sewing) - Wikipedia

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   Elaborate gold metallic lace trim c. 1760–65. Trim or trimming in clothing and home decorating is applied ornament, such as gimp, passementerie, ribbon, ruffles, or, as a verb, to apply such ornament. Before the Industrial Revolution, all trim was made and applied by hand, thus making heavily trimmed furnishings and garments expensive and ...

6. Rickrack - Wikipedia

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   Rickrack is a flat piece of braided trim, shaped like a zigzag. It is used as a decorative element in clothes or curtains. [2] Before the prevalence of sewing machines and overlockers, rickrack was used to provide a finished edge to fabric, [3] and its popularity was in part due to its sturdiness and ability to stand up to harsh washing ...

7. Embellishment - Wikipedia

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   appliqué can be made by sewing machine of decorative techniques and or; embroidery, done either by machine or by hand; piping made from either self-fabric, contrast fabric, or a simply a cord. trim (sewing) lace, either pre-made or home-made; Fringe (trim) beads; batik; Items that normally serve a function may also be used as embellishment ...