noun
- gathered or pleated strips of fabric used as decorative trim on clothing or furnishings
Usage: fashion; sewing
Examples
- The Victorian dress featured delicate ruchings along the sleeves.
- She added ruchings to the curtain edges for a more elegant look.
- The seamstress carefully stitched the ruchings onto the bodice.
- Silk ruchings adorned the collar of her evening gown.
- The pillow covers were decorated with subtle ruchings around the borders.
- Historical costumes often include elaborate ruchings and trim work.