| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Initially seamstress making fun of dress decoration (8) | ||
| Before elastic, which stitching technique gathered fabric to allow for stretching? (8) | ||
| Son making fun of ornamental stitching | The Times Cryptic | 04 Jul 2024 |
| Son making fun of fancy needlework | The Telegraph Cryptic | 26 Apr 2019 |
| Embroidery | The Telegraph Quick | 06 Mar 2015 |