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Record 1 2012-01-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sewing Notions
DEF

A specialized cutting tool, approximately 4 1/2 inches (11.4 cm) long, consisting of two pointed blades, [joined at one end by a screw,] which operate by a permanent self-opening spring.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Articles et accessoires de couture
CONT

Ce joli coupe-fil tranche tous les fils à coudre ou à broder et les fils en laine. La lame renfoncée protège les doigts et offre une sécurité maximale. Malin, il est complété par un enfile-aiguille et un cordon.

Spanish

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