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lappet weaving

American

noun

weaving into which an embroidered pattern produced by additional warp threads has been introduced with the aid of a lappet.

Etymology

Origin of lappet weaving

First recorded in 1860–65

Example Sentences

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Lappet weaving, really a form of embroidery, is used for producing small designs on cloth by means of needles placed in a sliding-frame, the figures being stitched into the warp.

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On fabrics of what two weaves is lappet weaving used? c.

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When the figures are elaborate they cannot be stitched in by simple lappet weaving.

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