sewing silk

American  

noun

1. finely twisted silk thread used for sewing, embroidery, etc.

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Etymology

Origin of sewing silk

First recorded in 1470–80

Example Sentences

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sewing silk

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

My box held a tiny thimble and spools of green and red sewing silk, and I tucked it under alternate knees for safety.

From The Development of Embroidery in America by Wheeler, Candace

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

Then he gets an order from the captain to give the men their clothes and small stores—tobacco, soap, sewing silk, and the like, you know, sir.

From Marcy The Blockade Runner by White, George G. (George Gorgas)

Thread made of silk is technically known as sewing silk; that made of flax is known as linen thread; while cotton thread intended for sewing is commonly called spool cotton.

From Textiles For Commercial, Industrial, and Domestic Arts Schools; Also Adapted to Those Engaged in Wholesale and Retail Dry Goods, Wool, Cotton, and Dressmaker's Trades by Dooley, William H. (William Henry)