sewing silk
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of sewing silk
First recorded in 1470–80
Example Sentences
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From these she made patterns, cutting and sewing silk flowers that she arranged in the parlor.
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
Thread two needles, one with fine thread or sewing silk and the other with coarser thread or twist, depending upon the kind of buttonhole to be made.
From Handicraft for Girls A Tentative Course in Needlework, Basketry, Designing, Paper and Cardboard Construction, Textile Fibers and Fabrics and Home Decoration and Care by McGlauflin, Idabelle
In another compartment, wrapped in tissue paper, was a small bunch of pressed violets, tied with a bit of blue sewing silk.
From Infelice by Evans, Augusta J. (Augusta Jane)
"Some green sewing silk, six handkerchiefs, and a tooth-brush," said Tarling promptly and the girl stared at him in comic dismay.
From The Daffodil Mystery by Wallace, Edgar
Materials: French flannel 3½" warp by 6½" woof; twist; sewing silk; needle No. 7 and No. 8.
From Handicraft for Girls A Tentative Course in Needlework, Basketry, Designing, Paper and Cardboard Construction, Textile Fibers and Fabrics and Home Decoration and Care by McGlauflin, Idabelle
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