Small articles used in sewing (12)

I believe the answer is:

haberdashery

(Other definitions for haberdashery that I've seen before include "shop" , "Buttons and bows etc" , "Pins and needles etc." , "Sewing accessories" , "US outfitter" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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