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BLOCK-UNIT [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2004-02-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Sewing (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- block
1, record 1, English, block
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- block-unit 1, record 1, English, block%2Dunit
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The easiest type of patchwork to understand is the one-shape patchwork ... All other patchwork can be classified as block-unit patchwork, so called because the fabric pieces are first joined into a block that itself becomes the basic shape ... Most pieced block-unit consist of precisely shaped pieces that form a definite design within a square; when several such unit are joined, a secondary overall design can be formed. 1, record 1, English, - block
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Couture (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- pavé
1, record 1, French, pav%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Assemblage de pièces de formes précises créant un dessin qui s'inscrit dans un carré. 1, record 1, French, - pav%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le patchwork le plus simple est le patchwork à forme unique [...] Tous les autres patchworks entrent dans la catégorie du patchwork à pavés ouvrés, qui tient son nom du fait que les morceaux sont d'abord assemblé en un motif de base le pavé [...] l'assemblage de plusieurs pavés produit un nouveau dessin. 1, record 1, French, - pav%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La réalisation de grands projets comme les courtepointes oblige à modifier la surface de couture et à planifier le surpiquage avec précision pour tenir compte du volume de projet. Évitez d'avoir une trop grande pièce à surpiquer; séparez le projet en sections, que ce soient les panneaux d'une courtepointe ou les pavés d'un patchwork. 1, record 1, French, - pav%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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