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HERRINGBONE STITCH [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-07-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Needle Embroidery
- Sewing Techniques and Stitching
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- herringbone stitch
1, record 1, English, herringbone%20stitch
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- catch stitch 2, record 1, English, catch%20stitch
correct
- mossoul stitch 2, record 1, English, mossoul%20stitch
correct
- plaited stitch 2, record 1, English, plaited%20stitch
correct
- witch stitch 2, record 1, English, witch%20stitch
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a line stitch that has the appearance of a crossed zigzag. 2, record 1, English, - herringbone%20stitch
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The herringbone stitch can be used to join two layers of fabric while maintaining flexibility. It also is frequently used to hold down single-fold hems or the edges of patches. 3, record 1, English, - herringbone%20stitch
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
When placed in multiple rows, the herringbone stitch also can be used as a filling stitch. 2, record 1, English, - herringbone%20stitch
Record 1, Key term(s)
- catchstich
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Broderie à l'aiguille
- Techniques d'exécution et points de couture
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- point de chausson
1, record 1, French, point%20de%20chausson
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- point de flanelle 2, record 1, French, point%20de%20flanelle
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Point de croix formant un entrecroisement de points obliques sur l'endroit du tissu. 3, record 1, French, - point%20de%20chausson
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Point de couture et de broderie, le point de chausson est essentiellement utilisé pour faire des ourlets dans les étoffes épaisses ou élastiques, ou pour assembler deux tissus. 4, record 1, French, - point%20de%20chausson
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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