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EMBROIDERY FLOSS [1 record]

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Record 1 1985-11-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Embroidery (General)
  • Embroidery Notions
DEF

A mercerized cotton, silk or rayon thread consisting of two staple fiber strands loosely twisted which are again twisted to form a six-strand skein. ... Strands may be separated for use singly or in groups. Strong; soft and supple; lustrous. [Made for] decorative hand stitches; embroidery; hand or machine smocking; french shirring stitches.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Broderie (Généralités)
  • Articles et accessoires de broderie
DEF

Fil à six brins tordus lâchement utilisé pour la couture décorative à la main. Les brins se séparent si désiré.

Spanish

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