cotton thread

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A long, thin strand of cotton, used in sewing or weaving.

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  • She needed a spool of white cotton thread to hem the dress.
  • She used a fine cotton thread to embroider the delicate pattern.
  • The tapestry was woven with thousands of strands of dyed cotton thread.
  • The tailor requested strong cotton thread for the heavy denim fabric.
  • For delicate embroidery, a very fine cotton thread is required.
  • My grandmother always kept a spool of white cotton thread in her sewing kit.
  • He used a strong cotton thread to bind the pages of the handmade book.
  • This tapestry is woven with various colors of cotton thread.
  • My grandmother's sewing box is full of colourful spools of cotton thread.
  • He struggled to pass the thick cotton thread through the tiny needle eye.
  • The surgeon used a special kind of sterile cotton thread for the sutures.
  • For mending, cotton thread is often preferred due to its durability.
  • Can you pass me the needle and the black cotton thread?
  • The antique sewing machine was designed to work best with natural cotton thread.
  • This cheap cotton thread keeps breaking when I use the sewing machine.
  • Artists often use cotton thread for their textile art projects.
  • The artist created a complex installation using only pins and red cotton thread.
  • Make sure the cotton thread matches the fabric perfectly.
  • Historically, the quality of cotton thread was a major factor in the textile industry's success.
  • She carefully cut a long piece of cotton thread from the spool.