/suːtɑːʃ/ or /suːtɑːʃ/; French: [sutɑʃ]

Definitions

1. noun

a narrow band of braid, or other decorative material, used to ornament a seam in a garment

“The couturier added soutache to the designer gown to give it an extra touch of elegance.”

2. verb

to add or decorate with soutache

“The seamstress decided to soutache the edges of the wedding veil to make it more visually appealing.”