In sewing and haberdashery, notions are small objects or accessories, including items that are sewn or otherwise attached to a finished article, such as...
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Appliqué (category Notions (sewing))
applique is used on the Mola textiles of South America. In the context of sewing, an appliqué refers to a needlework technique in which patterns or representational...
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In sewing, piping is a type of trim or embellishment consisting of a strip of folded fabric so as to form a "pipe" inserted into a seam to define the edges...
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In sewing, cord is a trimming made by twisting or plying two or more strands of yarn together. Cord is used in a number of textile arts including dressmaking...
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Ribbon (category Notions (sewing))
A ribbon or riband is a thin band of material, typically cloth but also plastic or sometimes metal, used primarily as decorative binding and tying. Cloth...
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Tassel (category Notions (sewing))
A tassel is a finishing feature in fabric and clothing decoration. It is a universal ornament that is seen in varying versions in many cultures around...
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Kantha (category Notions (sewing))
Kantha, also spelled kanta or qanta, is a type of embroidery craft in Bangladesh and eastern regions of India, particularly in the Indian states of West...
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Ring, slide and hook (category Notions (sewing))
Rings, slides and hooks are the accessories used in intimate apparel/lingerie used for adjustment and decorative functions. Rings, slides and hooks are...
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Needle threader (category Notions (sewing))
eighteenth or early nineteenth century. Sewing needle Thimble Treen (wooden) Zieman, Nancy (2010). Nancy's Favorite 101 Notions: Sew, Quilt and Embroider with...
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