smokwerk

Definitions of smokwerk
  1. noun
    sewing consisting of small folds or puckers made by pulling tight a thread in a line of stitching
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    type of:
    naaiwerk, stikwerk
    needlework on which you are working with needle and thread
  2. noun
    embroidery consisting of ornamental needlework on a garment that is made by gathering the cloth tightly in stitches
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    type of:
    borduurkunst, borduursel, borduurwerk, handwerk, handwerkje, naaldkunst
    decorative needlework
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