Brides. A small strip or connection (1) of threads overcast with buttonhole stitches, or (2) of twisted or plaited threads. It is used instead of a ground-work of net; the word is French, its English equivalent being pearl-tie. The French word is chiefly employed.
Brides ornées = brides ornamented with picots, loops, or pearls.
Buttonhole Stitch. One of the chief stitches in needle-made lace; also known as close stitch, Point noué, and Punto a Feston.
Cartisane. A strip of parchment or vellum covered with silk or gold or metal thread, used to form a pattern.
Close Stitch = Buttonhole stitch.
Cordonnet. The outline to ornamental forms. The cordonnet consists (1) of a single thread, or (2) of several threads worked together to give the appearance of one large thread, or (3) of a thread or horsehair overcast with buttonhole stitches. In England called gimp.
Couronnes. Ornaments to the cordonnet. When they ornament the raised cordonnet in the body of the pattern they are known as fleurs volantes.
Coxcombs = Bars.
Dentélé = Scalloped border.
Droschel. Flemish word used in Belgium for net-ground made with bobbins.