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SMOCKINGBefore elastic, which stitching technique gathered fabric to allow for stretching? (8)
FRENCHSEAMStitching technique that hides edges
SHIRRINGgathered fabric
RUCHEFeel remorse, having covered edges of couch with gathered fabric
RACLETTECrate design has to allow for Swiss cheese dish (8)
LIFEBOATSmall craft aboard a ship to allow for emergency escape (8)
MOTHBALLClose a line, but preserve it to allow for potential reopening (8)
YOGAMATSSurfaces for stretching and doing poses
EXPANDERTool for stretching open
ALSATIANTrim ends of pale smooth fabric to cover a dog (8)
LACERATEFabric to tear asunder or scratch (8)
ORGANDIEFabric to pass by church instrument (8)
LACEINTOMethod of fighting causing fabric to break in two, reportedly (4,4)
JACOBEANFabric to cover a horse from the time of Macbeth
SHIRTINGFabric to make a button
CRETONNEFabric to be repaired once rent
INDUSTRIAL___ Revolution-event which led to a boom in canal construction, to allow for the easy transport of goods
OMELETIt's nothing for me to allow for food (6)
REMITPut the clock back, for instance, to allow for more discussion (5)
ELASTINWhich protein is in body tissues to allow for stretch and flexibility? (7)