Fabric And Textile Terminology

noun a narrow cleft or fissure

• The chine of the ship was reinforced to withstand rough seas.
• I accidentally bumped my chine on the corner of the table.
• I can't believe he chined in with such a ridiculous comment.
• The chine of the mountain range looked majestic in the distance.

noun a length of cloth or an enveloping garment in which a dead person is wrapped for burial

• The shroud was draped over the casket during the funeral service.
• They used a white shroud to cover the old furniture in the attic.
• I'm going to shroud myself in blankets and binge-watch my favorite show.
• The mystery shrouded the identity of the masked hero.

adjective describing a texture that is soft, smooth, and reminiscent of velvet

• The velvety fabric of the dress felt luxurious against her skin.
• I love how velvety the chocolate cake is at that bakery.
• This lotion makes your skin feel so velvety smooth.
• His velvety voice was soothing to listen to during the presentation.

noun a compound word combining 'stash' and 'busting', referring to the act of using up one's existing supply of materials or resources

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• Stashbusting is a popular technique used by crafters to reduce their excess yarn supplies.
• I've been stashbusting all weekend, trying to use up all my leftover fabric scraps.
• I'm on a stashbusting mission to clear out my closet and make room for new clothes.
• Stashbusting can also refer to decluttering your mind and getting rid of unnecessary thoughts or worries.