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GATHERED SLEEVE [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2003-10-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Sewing (General)
- Clothing (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- cuff
1, record 1, English, cuff
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- wrist edge 2, record 1, English, wrist%20edge
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cuffs are fabric bands at the bottoms of straight, gathered, or pleated sleeve edges.... any cuff will basically be one of two general types. The first type can be used on both long and short sleeves, and is made large enough around for the hand or arm to slip in and out easily without a cuff-and-placket opening.... The second type of cuff is generally attached to a long sleeve and... requires a cuff-and-placket opening fastened snugly around the wrist. 2, record 1, English, - cuff
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Couture (Généralités)
- Vêtements (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- poignet
1, record 1, French, poignet
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les poignets sont des bandes droites de tissu, à plis ou froncées, posées sur les bords des manches. [...] il appartiennent à deux types de base. Le premier convient à la fois aux manches longues et aux courtes. Ce poignet est taillé assez large pour que le bras ou la main puisse glisser dans l'ouverture sans l'aide d'une patte. [...) Le second type complète habituellement une manche longue et nécessite une ouverture à patte pour épouser étroitement le poignet. 2, record 1, French, - poignet
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1997-12-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Clothing (General)
- Sewing (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- fullness
1, record 2, English, fullness
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- style fullness 2, record 2, English, style%20fullness
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Removing fullness from a bishop or a puffed sleeve or a gathered(dirndl) skirt can usually be accomplished without affecting fit at all, because in these and numerous other styles, the fullness present is style fullness(additional width or length added to achieve a certain look or design effect). An inch less... does not critically affect the look, and fit... 2, record 2, English, - fullness
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Fullness of a cut 3, record 2, English, - fullness
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements (Généralités)
- Couture (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- ampleur
1, record 2, French, ampleur
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- largeur 2, record 2, French, largeur
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Qualité de ce qui est ample, largeur étendue au delà du nécessaire. 3, record 2, French, - ampleur
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ampleur donnée à un modèle par un styliste. 4, record 2, French, - ampleur
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ampleur d'une coupe. 2, record 2, French, - ampleur
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1997-10-21
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Textile Weaving (Textile Industries)
- Fabric Nomenclature
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- lightweight fabric
1, record 3, English, lightweight%20fabric
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- light-weight fabric 2, record 3, English, light%2Dweight%20fabric
correct
- light weight fabric 3, record 3, English, light%20weight%20fabric
correct
- lightweight cloth 4, record 3, English, lightweight%20cloth
correct
- light-weight cloth 5, record 3, English, light%2Dweight%20cloth
correct
- light weight cloth 6, record 3, English, light%20weight%20cloth
correct
- top weight fabric 7, record 3, English, top%20weight%20fabric
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
- Nainsook: ... Fine and lightweight fabric ... - Tropical worsteds: It is lightweight fabric ... is ideal for summer and tropical wear ... - Chiffon: Fibre: Silk, rayon, cotton, synthetics ... Characteristics: lightweight, sheer, transparent fabric ... . 1, record 3, English, - lightweight%20fabric
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
A light-weight fabric, similar in appearance to canvas but lighter, used for sneaker manufacture. 8, record 3, English, - lightweight%20fabric
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Blouses : Soft white, light weight fabric. Simple gathered neck and long sleeve wrists. 9, record 3, English, - lightweight%20fabric
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 4 CONT
His coat was of light-weight cloth with voluminous revers, a long swallow-tail and large steel buttons. 5, record 3, English, - lightweight%20fabric
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Top weight fabric: Lighter weight fabrics, also known as "top weights" ordinarily used in the manufacture of ladies wearing appraisal. 7, record 3, English, - lightweight%20fabric
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Tissage (Industries du textile)
- Nomenclature des tissus
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- tissu léger
1, record 3, French, tissu%20l%C3%A9ger
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'application conventionnelle des apprêts fluorés se fait généralement par foulardage pour les tissus légers ou de grammage moyen (doublure, vêtements). 2, record 3, French, - tissu%20l%C3%A9ger
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Brillantine : Tissu léger et brillant en viscose ou bien en coton de première qualité. Exécuté avec une armure toile ou sergé. Est utilisé dans la confection du linge, des vêtements pour femmes. 3, record 3, French, - tissu%20l%C3%A9ger
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 CONT
La première chemise Lacoste était blanche, légèrement plus courte que ses contemporaines, à manches courtes et col bord-côtes, et son tissu léger et aéré en maille n'était autre que le «jersey petit piqué». 4, record 3, French, - tissu%20l%C3%A9ger
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1991-04-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Sewing (General)
- Clothing (General)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- fullness removal
1, record 4, English, fullness%20removal
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fullness removal. Removing fullness from a bishop or puffed sleeve or a gathered(dirndl) skirt can usually be accomplished without affecting fit at all, because in these and numerous other styles, the fullness present is style fullness(additional width or length added to achieve a certain look or design effect). An inch less... does not critically affect the look and fit... 1, record 4, English, - fullness%20removal
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Couture (Généralités)
- Vêtements (Généralités)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- suppression de l'ampleur
1, record 4, French, suppression%20de%20l%27ampleur
correct, proposal, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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