rickrack
Flat zigzag braid
Rickrack is a flat, zigzag braid used as decorative trim on clothing, curtains, and crafts.
The trim creates a wavy, serpentine edge when sewn along fabric: She added red rickrack to the hem of the apron.
Also spelled ric-rac.
Interwoven strand pattern
- edgingDecorative border material
- fringeOutermost edge or margin
- pipingTubes for fluid transport
- laceOpen-weave ornamental fabric
ribbon · grosgrain · gimp · galloon · cord · binding · tape · border
Woven or knit material
- threadFiber for stitching
- needlePointed implement for sewing
- stitchThread loop in fabric
- seamstressOne who stitches garments
pattern · hem · seam · garment · dressmaking · apron · gingham · cotton
V-shaped line or symbol
- waveOscillating motion through medium
- serpentineCurving in repeated bends
- wavyHaving gentle curves
- undulatingMoving in waves
crisscross · interlocking · scalloped · repeating · peaked · pointed · woven · interlaced
Quality from past eras
- retroEvoking recent past
- old-fashionedBelonging to earlier times
- heirloomInherited family treasure
- grandmotherMother of a parent
1950s · farmhouse · country · homemade · handmade · apron · gingham · kitchen
Layered fabric stitching
- scrapbookingCreating decorated keepsake albums
- embroideryDecorative stitching on fabric
- appliqueCutout sewn onto fabric
- home decorAesthetic household accessories
gift wrapping · dollmaking · bunting · curtains · lampshade · tablecloth · placemats
braid
Interwoven strand pattern
lace · ribbon · grosgrain · gimp · galloon · cord · binding · tape · border · applique
fabric
Woven or knit material
seamstress · pattern · hem · seam · garment · dressmaking · apron · gingham · cotton · pinafore
chevron
V-shaped line or symbol
- waveOscillating motion through medium
- serpentineCurving in repeated bends
- wavyHaving gentle curves
undulating · crisscross · interlocking · scalloped · repeating · peaked · pointed · woven · interlaced
vintage
Quality from past eras
- retroEvoking recent past
- old-fashionedBelonging to earlier times
- heirloomInherited family treasure
grandmother · 1950s · farmhouse · country · homemade · handmade · apron · gingham · kitchen · cottage
quilting
Layered fabric stitching
- scrapbookingCreating decorated keepsake albums
- embroideryDecorative stitching on fabric
- appliqueCutout sewn onto fabric
home decor · gift wrapping · dollmaking · bunting · curtains · lampshade · tablecloth · placemats
- ornamentationornaments, ornament, ornamentation, ornamental, embellishment
- zigzag patternschevron, herringbone, sawtooth, zigzag lines, zigzag stitch
- zigzagszigzag, chevron, sawtooth, jagged line, switchback
- decorative borderschevron, scrollwork, zigzag, meander, scallop
- decorative trimfringe, crown molding, piping, lace trim, ribbon trim
- notionsbuttons, zippers, snaps, hooks, eyes