TERMIUM Plus®

The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.

Saved records

Record 1 1991-08-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sewing (General)
CONT

Seam allowances at corners and points ... may be mitered in pattern making ... the remaining allowances are the same at the neck/shoulder, shoulder/sleeve, and crotch/inseam intersections. Removal of corners can produce a desirable smoothness and flatness in the finished seams...

CONT

Corners divide basically into two types: outward and inward ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Couture (Généralités)
CONT

Les coins se subdivisent en deux types : extérieurs et intérieurs; les techniques d'assemblage varient de l'un à l'autre. Lorsque la pièce en onglet (la bordure) fait le tour du coin, celui-ci est extérieur; lorsqu'elle demeure en deçà du coin, celui-ci est intérieur.

Spanish

Delete saved record 1
Delete all saved records

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2024
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Display options

Change the order of display of the official languages of Canada
Option to display the non-official languages (Spanish or Portuguese)
Display definitions, contexts, etc., on records

Features

Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: