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LAPPED SEAM [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2000-05-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Sewing Techniques and Stitching
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- lapped seam
1, record 1, English, lapped%20seam
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The lapped seam is used mainly on sports or casual wear. It is made on the right side of the garment. 2, record 1, English, - lapped%20seam
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The lapped seam can be used to reduce bulk along the seamliners or to hold seam allowances in place. When it works: on vinyl, suede or leather; on light or medium fabrics where a lapped effect is used as a fashion accent. 3, record 1, English, - lapped%20seam
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Techniques d'exécution et points de couture
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- couture double rabattue
1, record 1, French, couture%20double%20rabattue
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- couture chevauchée 2, record 1, French, couture%20chevauch%C3%A9e
feminine noun
- couture nervure 3, record 1, French, couture%20nervure
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1993-03-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Furs and Fur Industry
- Sewing (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- lapped seam
1, record 2, English, lapped%20seam
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- lap seam 2, record 2, English, lap%20seam
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A type of seam which the edges of the two opposing pieces are sewn through with underside of the edge of one piece laid, over the face of the edge of the other; on folding back, only one edge is exposed. 1, record 2, English, - lapped%20seam
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lap seam. Plies of material are overlapped enough for one or more rows of stitches. It is used for joining strips of light leather. 2, record 2, English, - lapped%20seam
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Pelleteries et fourrures
- Couture (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- couture piquée
1, record 2, French, couture%20piqu%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- piqué anglais 1, record 2, French, piqu%C3%A9%20anglais
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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