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BOUFFANT [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1994-08-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Properties of Paper
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- bulk
1, record 1, English, bulk
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- body of paper 2, record 1, English, body%20of%20paper
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The compactness property of a sheet in relation to its weight (whose value decreases as the compactness increases). It is measured as the thickness of a pile of a specified number of sheets under a specified pressure. 3, record 1, English, - bulk
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Propriétés des papiers
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- bouffant
1, record 1, French, bouffant
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Épaisseur du papier. 2, record 1, French, - bouffant
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1991-04-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Sewing (General)
- Sewing Patterns
- Sewing Techniques and Stitching
Record 2, Main entry term, English
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
because darts form a curved surface, it is best to press them on a curved tailor's ham. (...) To reduce bulk in darts of heavy fabric, trim to 3/8 po. Slash fold to 1/2 po. from point. 1, record 2, English, - bulk
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Couture (Généralités)
- Patrons (Couture)
- Techniques d'exécution et points de couture
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- bouffant
1, record 2, French, bouffant
proposal, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- épaisseur 1, record 2, French, %C3%A9paisseur
proposal, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On fait disparaître le bouffant ou l'épaisseur des pinces au fer et à la pattemouille. 2, record 2, French, - bouffant
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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