| Webster's Online Dictionary |
| Expressions | Domain | Definition | |
| Embroiderer, hand | Occupations | Embroiders ornamental designs by hand over stamped or stenciled designs on fabric material: Fastens embroidery hoop over fabric to keep fabric taut. Threads needle with kind and color of thread specified on work ticket. Sews along cut lines of stamped design, utilizing knowledge of various stitches that may be required. May place fabric in frame instead of embroidery hoop to keep fabric taut. May use strings of beads instead of colored thread for ornamental work. May pin design on fabric preparatory to embroidering. May be designated according to specialty performed or item worked on as Initial Maker (garment); Quilt Sewer, Hand (tex.prod., nec). (references) | |
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