sequining

Attaching shiny discs

Sequining is the act of attaching sequins to fabric or other materials, or the process of decorating something with these small, shiny discs: She spent the weekend sequining her daughter's dance costume.

The term appears most often in crafting and costume-making contexts.

crafts

beading

Ornamental small-sphere work

needlework · handwork · embellishment · trimming · fabric · thread · needle · spangles · rhinestones · couching

costumes

stage

Raised performance platform

showgirl · burlesque · carnival · pageant · drag · ice-skating · leotard · tutu · bodice · corset

sparkle

glitter

Decorative metallic flecks

twinkle · dazzle · radiance · brilliance · luster · sheen · iridescence · reflection · eye-catching · glinting

fashion

couture

Custom high-fashion design

designer · glamour · embellished · bespoke · atelier · bridal · prom · collection · lookbook · draping

Opposites
embellishment/ornamentation

sequiningstripping

Removing outer layers

simplifying · decluttering · minimizing · paring down

visual effect

sequiningmatting

Woven protective surface

dulling · muting · subduing · toning down · understating

decorative technique type

sequiningmatting

Woven protective surface

felting · distressing · stonewashing · bleaching · fading

Family

spangle, sequin, sequins, sequined

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Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G