From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In
sewing, cord is a
trimming made by twisting or
plying two or more strands of
yarn together.
[1] Cord is used in a number of
textile arts including
dressmaking,
upholstery,
macramé, and
couching. Soft
cotton cord forms the filling for
piping.
[2]
See also
References
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^ Kadolph, Sara J., ed.: Textiles, p. 465
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^ Gates, Dorothy, The Essential Guide to Upholstery
Further reading
- Gates, Dorothy, The Essential Guide to Upholstery, Toronto and Vancouver, Whitecap Books, 2000.
- Kadolph, Sara J., ed.: Textiles, 10th edition, Pearson/Prentice-Hall, 2007,
ISBN
0-13-118769-4, p. 63