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GARMENT SHELL [1 record]

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Record 1 1991-10-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sewing (General)
  • Sewing Patterns
CONT

A fitting shell is made from a basic pattern - it may be a dress, pants, or just a bodice - sewed in inexpensive fabric and used exclusively for solving fitting problems.

CONT

... garment shell should ideally be worn by the person for whom it is intended, with another person checking for fitting details.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Couture (Généralités)
  • Patrons (Couture)
CONT

Le vêtement de pré-essayage se construit avec un patron dans un tissu peu coûteux, et n'est utilisé que pour l'ajustement. Lorsque vous aurez rectifié ce vêtement de pré-essayage pour qu'il convienne à vos mesures, reportez les rectifications sur le patron qui devient [...] le patron type.

Spanish

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