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Smocking

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gaberdinenounAlternative form of gabardine (“textile”). [(uncountable, countable) A type of woolen cloth with a diagonal ribbed texture on one side.]
dusternounAn object, such as a cloth or a purpose-made soft and puffy pad or mitt, used for dusting surfaces etc.
dust coatnouna loose coverall (coat or frock) reaching down to the ankles
smockernounAn embroiderer using the smocking technique
honeycomb pleatnounA narrow, rolled pleat used as a foundation for smocking.
strokingverbThe act of making strokes or giving a stroke.
seamstressingnounThe trade practiced by seamstresses.
sewingnounThe action of the verb to sew.
couching stitchnounA form of embroidery in which a length of wool (or similar) is laid across the surface of a piece of fabric and held in place by fine stitches
running stitchnoun(sewing) A simple embroidery stitch in which the needle is passed in and out of the fabric in a series of even stitches in a straight row.
cross-stitchnoun(uncountable) Embroidery or needlework made using such stitches.
hemstitchnounan embroidery stitch in which parallel threads are drawn together in groups
topstitchingnounThe use of the topstitch technique.
sewing machinenounAny mechanical or electromechanical device used to stitch cloth or other material; normally uses two threads to form lock stitches.
whip stitchnoun(sewing) A simple embroidery or hand sewing stitch in which the needle is passed in and out of the fabric in a series of stitches that circle an edge of the fabric.
embroiderynounThe ornamentation of fabric using needlework.
lockstitchnoun(sewing) A stitch made by a sewing machine in which two threads are interlocked.
topstitchnoun(sewing, uncountable) A sewing technique, most often used on garment edges such as necklines and hems, where it helps facings to stay in place and gives a crisp edge.
stitcherynounfine work done by stitching
gaugingnounMeasurement or estimation, with or as if with a gauge.

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