Hemstitch and Smocking

Hemstitch

Hemstitch noun - A stitch in which parallel threads are drawn and exposed threads are caught together in groups.
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Smocking and hemstitch are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Smocking" instead a noun "Hemstitch".

Smocking

Smocking noun - Embroidery consisting of ornamental needlework on a garment that is made by gathering the cloth tightly in stitches.
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Hemstitch and smocking are semantically related. You can use "Hemstitch" instead a noun "Smocking".

Nearby Words: smock, smocked
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