embroidery
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The full length was hand sewn by Grant to "make it nice and flat as Venezuela walked and I used an embroidery machine to do the edging round the side".
From BBC • May 20, 2026
In her formalwear, Elizabeth favored elaborate embroidery of satin, lace, and silk that incorporated pearls, crystals and sequins.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
Fortunately, Byrne’s professional life is rich enough to require no offscreen embroidery.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026
"Spring flowers, tailoring and embroidery," reads a sign outside Alavi's small store, which opened in January after a months-long search for work.
From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026
Outside, they carefully spread the embroidery on the ground.
From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin
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