fabric binding

[ˈfæbrɪk ˈbaɪndɪŋ]
nounpl: fabric bindings
encadernação em tecido
1. A bookbinding technique where the book cover is made of or reinforced with fabric material, typically cloth or linen
The antique book featured a beautiful fabric binding with embroidered details.
O livro antigo apresentava uma encadernação em tecido bonita com detalhes bordados.
2. A strip or band of fabric used to bind, edge, or reinforce the edges of textiles or other materials
The seamstress used fabric binding to finish the edges of the quilt.
A costureira usou encadernação em tecido para acabar as bordas do edredom.
3. In sewing, a pre-made tape or strip of folded fabric used to bind raw edges of garments or projects
Bias fabric binding creates a professional finish on curved seams.
A encadernação em tecido enviesado cria um acabamento profissional em costuras curvas.
Fabric binding is traditionally associated with high-quality bookmaking in both English and Portuguese-speaking countries. In Brazil, hand-bound books with fabric covers are popular in artisanal and luxury publishing. In crafting and sewing communities across Brazil and Portugal, bias binding and fabric binding techniques are essential skills taught in textile arts courses and workshops.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
cloth bindingtextile bindingfabric edge bindingbias binding
Antonyms / Antônimos
leather bindinghardcover bindingpaper binding

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
encadernação em tecido
Standard term used throughout Brazil for book covers and fabric binding in general
Brazil (Sewing/Crafts)
fita de viés
Commonly used in sewing circles for bias binding strips
Portugal
encadernação em pano
Portuguese variant using 'pano' instead of 'tecido' for cloth binding
Portugal (Sewing)
acabamento em fita
Portuguese term for fabric edge finishing

Related Words

bookbindingbias tapeedge bindingstitchingseam finishinglinen bindingbook coverreinforcement

Related Idioms & Phrases

bound in fabric
fabric-bound edition
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