Meaning & use
ruching
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A decorative technique in sewing where fabric is gathered or pleated to create a rippled, textured effect.
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The dress featured ruching along the waist to create a slimming effect.
Designers used delicate ruching on the sleeves for extra texture.
A note on using this word
A term specific to fashion and sewing; the gathered fabric strip itself is sometimes called "ruche."
Words with a similar meaning
gatheringpleating
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