fagoting
Definition
- Noun:
- A type of decorative needlework: "fagoting" is a specific embroidery technique. It involves creating an openwork pattern by tying together small groups of parallel threads or fabric edges with a series of decorative stitches, known as fagot stitches.
Usage
- Noun:
- This word is used as an uncountable noun to refer to the craft or technique itself.
- It is a specialized term primarily used in the contexts of sewing, embroidery, and textile arts.
Examples
- Noun:
- The delicate fagoting on the blouse's collar added a beautiful, lacy detail.
- She learned the art of fagoting to embellish her handmade linens.
- The vintage dress featured intricate fagoting between the panels of fabric.
Advanced Usage
- As a verbal noun (gerund): The act of performing this embroidery technique can be referred to as "doing fagoting" or "working in fagoting."
- Her afternoon was spent fagoting the edges of the tablecloth.
Variants and Related Words
- Fagot stitch (n): The specific stitch used to create fagoting. It is a type of embroidery stitch that binds threads or fabric edges together decoratively.
- Fagoted (adj): Describes an item that has been embellished with fagoting.
- The fagoted seam was both strong and ornamental.
Synonyms
- Openwork embroidery: A general term for embroidery with open spaces, which includes techniques like fagoting.
- Decorative stitching: A broad term that encompasses fagoting and other ornamental needlework.
Notes on Meaning
- This term is highly specific to textile crafts. It should not be confused with other, unrelated meanings of the base word "fagot."
- The technique is valued for creating a lightweight, decorative join or embellishment on fabric.
Noun
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embroidery in which groups of parallel threads are tied together with fagot stitches
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