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Record 1 1987-05-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textile Industries
CONT

Straight pins come in several lengths and thicknesses ... Standard length for dressmaking is 1 1/6 [inches] ... The 1 [inches] length, sometimes called a pleating pin, is extra-fine, suiting it for use on delicate fabrics.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industries du textile
CONT

Les épingles droites se vendent en plusieurs longueurs et en différentes grosseurs (...) En couture, on utilise des épingles de 1 1/6 [pouces] [qui] conviennent aux tissus légers ou moyens.

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