A fringe gathering of lacemakers (5)

I believe the answer is:

ruche

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'a fringe' is the definition.
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I can't explain the rest of the clue.

(Other definitions for ruche that I've seen before include "frilly lace" , "fabric that's concertinaed" , "Fabric frill or pleat" , "Piece of lawn" , "Decorative pleat" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.

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