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MATELASSER [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2003-11-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Sewing Techniques and Stitching
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- quilt
1, record 1, English, quilt
correct, verb
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To fasten together (two pieces or thicknesses of woven material) by stitches or lines of stitching, so as to hold in position a layer of some soft substance placed between them. Also, to sew (several thicknesses) together, usually by stitches arranged in some regular or decorative pattern. 2, record 1, English, - quilt
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Uses: quilts, pillows, jackets and linings of coats. 3, record 1, English, - quilt
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Techniques d'exécution et points de couture
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- matelasser
1, record 1, French, matelasser
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- piquer 2, record 1, French, piquer
correct, see observation, Canada
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rendre matelassé (un tissu). 3, record 1, French, - matelasser
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Procéder au matelassage. 4, record 1, French, - matelasser
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
matelassage : Technique qui consiste à intercaler une épaisseur de laine, ou de tout autre matériau, entre deux autres tissus et à les fixer ensemble par des piqûres qui forment un dessin décoratif le plus souvent en relief. 4, record 1, French, - matelasser
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Au Canada français, on dit «piquer à la courtepointe» pour désigner l'action du travail à la main. 2, record 1, French, - matelasser
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Técnicas y puntos de costura
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- acolchar 1, record 1, Spanish, acolchar
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Coser o tisar labores o tejidos acolchados. 1, record 1, Spanish, - acolchar
Record 2 - internal organization data 1986-03-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Sewing Techniques and Stitching
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- quilt
1, record 2, English, quilt
correct, verb
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To fill, pad, or line with material like that used in quilts. 1, record 2, English, - quilt
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Techniques d'exécution et points de couture
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- matelasser
1, record 2, French, matelasser
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Doubler de tissu matelassé. 1, record 2, French, - matelasser
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
matelassé : Se dit d'un tissu ouaté maintenu par des piqûres formant un dessin en relief. 1, record 2, French, - matelasser
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1980-03-24
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Tools and Equipment (Mechanics)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- cushion
1, record 3, English, cushion
verb
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
niveleuse Jordan. 1, record 3, English, - cushion
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Outillage (Mécanique)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- matelasser 1, record 3, French, matelasser
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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