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
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)
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
Our new toys, and the little cases of sewing silk sold well, and people began to come more, after I lent Almiry some money to lay in a stock of better goods.
From May Flowers by Alcott, Louisa May
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
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