- Binding (sewing)
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sewing , binding is used as both a noun and a verb to refer to "finishing" a seam orhem of a garment, usually by rolling or pressing then stitching on an edging or trim.
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Binding — may refer to: * Ski binding, a device for connecting a foot to a ski * Snowboard binding, a device for connecting a foot to a snowboard * Bookbinding, the protective cover of a book and the art of constructing this * Binding (computer science), a … Wikipedia
Binding — Bind ing, n. 1. The act or process of one who, or that which, binds. [1913 Webster] 2. Anything that binds; a bandage; the cover of a book, or the cover with the sewing, etc.; something that secures the edge of cloth from raveling. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
binding — [bīn′diŋ] n. 1. the action of a person or thing that binds 2. a thing that binds, as a) the fastenings on a ski for the boot b) a band or bandage c) tape used in sewing to strengthen seams, edges, etc. d) the covers and backing of a book … English World dictionary
binding — Synonyms and related words: Smyth sewing, absolute, adhesive, affixation, annexation, attachment, authoritative, backing, bandage, bandaging, beading, bibliopegy, binder, binder board, bond, book cloth, book cover, book jacket, bookbinding,… … Moby Thesaurus
sewing — Synonyms and related words: Smyth sewing, applique, backing, baste, bibliopegy, bind, binder board, binding, book cloth, book cover, book jacket, bookbinding, bookcase, buttonhole, case, casemaking, casing in, collating, collating mark, cover,… … Moby Thesaurus
Oversewn binding — Oversewn bindings are a type of bookbinding produced by sewing together loose leaves of paper to form a text block. Threads pass through small holes that have been punched in the signature s gutter margin (nearest the spine), forming overlock… … Wikipedia
Coptic binding — Simple Coptic binding (model) Coptic binding refers to methods of bookbinding developed by early Christians in Egypt, the Copts, and used from as early as the 2nd century AD to the 11th century.[1][2] The term is als … Wikipedia
Ethiopian binding — The Ethiopian bookbinding technique is a chain stitch sewing that looks similar to the multi section Coptic binding method. Szirmai s text indicates that the chain stitch binding dates from about the sixteenth century in Ethiopia. These books… … Wikipedia
Secret Belgian binding — The secret Belgian binding is a method of bookbinding that uses an exposed sewing to bind a textblock to the cover boards and spine. The cover is made using three separate pieces: front cover, back cover, and spine piece. The covers are attached… … Wikipedia
Library binding — is the term used to describe the method of binding serials, and re binding paperback or hardcover books, for use within libraries. Library binding increases the durability of books, as well as making the materials easier to use. A lower cost and… … Wikipedia