cording

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Next, we carefully select the perimeter trim, which can vary from contrast cording to self-welt, 1-inch flange, ruffled edges, knife pleats and more, providing various options to suit individual tastes.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 3, 2023

Bubble wrap might crush your standard ribbon bows, so the Container Store suggests using more wire-edged ribbon or tulle, which can be fluffed out, or cording.

From Washington Post • Dec. 1, 2020

Jewel-toned blue, green and purple nylon was cut into pretty sleeveless dresses slit and ruched with cording detail to softly accent the body.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 26, 2016

In her hands, these items morphed into a jacket in black duchess satin, a tuxedo jumpsuit in textured matte sequins and a man’s rock ’n’ roll T-shirt with gold cording dripping down the front.

From New York Times • Jan. 25, 2010

Practice: Shirring, tucking, cording, rolled hem, plain fold, milliner's fold, and cutting and joining bias pieces.

From The Making of a Trade School by Woolman, Mary Schenck