Textile Arts Vocabulary

noun a complex structure or pattern formed by intertwining three or more strands of hair, rope, or other materials

verb to interweave strands of hair, rope, or other materials to form a braid

• The hairstylist expertly weaved a beautiful braid into the bride's hair.
• I love how your braid turned out, it looks so cool!
• She's always rocking those killer braids, it's her signature look.
• The different storylines in the movie were like strands of a braid, coming together to form a cohesive narrative.

noun decorative needlework

• The intricate embroidery on the wedding dress was meticulously hand-stitched.
• I love adding embroidery to my denim jackets to give them a unique touch.
• Check out the sick embroidery on this snapback hat!
• Her words were like delicate embroidery, weaving a beautiful story in my mind.

noun the act of sewing or a sewing project

verb to join or attach by stitches

• She learned how to sew at a young age and became quite skilled at it.
• I need to sew a button back on this shirt before I can wear it again.
• I'll just sew this patch on real quick and it'll be good as new.
• His words were like threads that sewed together the fabric of their friendship.

noun a sudden sharp pain in the side of the body, caused by strenuous exercise

verb to fasten or join with stitches

• The tailor carefully placed each stitch to ensure the dress was perfectly crafted.
• I need to stitch up this hole in my jeans before I wear them again.
• She's a pro at stitching up a quick fix for any situation.
• His words were like a perfectly placed stitch in the fabric of her thoughts.

noun a piece of thick textile fabric with pictures or designs formed by weaving colored weft threads or by embroidering on canvas

• The tapestry hanging on the wall depicted a beautiful scene from ancient history.
• I love the tapestry in your living room, where did you get it?
• That tapestry is so lit, it really ties the room together.
• The tapestry of life is made up of all our experiences woven together.

noun a Japanese braiding technique used to create intricate patterns and designs

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• The artisan demonstrated the intricate art of kumihimo braiding using colorful silk threads.
• I tried my hand at kumihimo braiding after watching a tutorial online.
• Kumihimo is like the OG of friendship bracelet making.
• The kumihimo of traditions weaves together the fabric of our culture.

noun a dagger with a slender blade

• The tailor used a bodkin to thread the needle with precision.
• I can't find my bodkin anywhere, do you have one I can borrow?
• I stabbed the balloon with a bodkin and it popped instantly.
• Her words were like a bodkin, piercing through his heart with their sharpness.