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

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

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)

And I am very busy sewing silk flowers on a golden gown for my wedding day.

From The Book of Dragons by Fell, H. Granville

My darling Laura,— My poor wits, in these days, are like bits of sewing silk wound on a card.

From Julia Ward Howe 1819-1910 by Elliott, Maud Howe

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