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cutwork

/ˈkʌt.wɜːk/

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noun

C1formalcommonart/ˈkʌt.wɜːk/

uncountable

A type of embroidery where the design is outlined with a buttonhole stitch and the fabric inside the design is cut away, creating an openwork effect.

  • 🇷🇺Вид вышивки, при котором узор обшивается петельным швом, а ткань внутри узора вырезается, создавая ажурный эффект.
  1. Embroidery technique C1 formal art

    A type of embroidery where the design is outlined with a buttonhole stitch and the fabric inside the design is cut away, creating an openwork pattern.

    • She learned the intricate technique of cutwork from her grandmother.
    • The tablecloth featured beautiful floral cutwork patterns.
    • Cutwork requires careful stitching to prevent the fabric from fraying.

    🇷🇺Ажурная вышивка

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