Binding (sewing)

Binding (sewing)

In sewing, binding is used as both a noun and a verb to refer to "finishing" a seam or hem of a garment, usually by rolling or pressing then stitching on an edging or trim.


Wikimedia Foundation. 2010.

Игры ⚽ Поможем решить контрольную работу

Look at other dictionaries:

  • 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

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”