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HAIRLINE SEAM [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1986-05-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Sewing Techniques and Stitching
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- hairline seam
1, record 1, English, hairline%20seam
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The hairline seam can be used for collars, cuffs, and facings in sheer fabrics. This seam is stitched with a narrow zigzag, then trimmed close to the stitching so that no seam allowances show through. To give it more weight, filler cord may be added during the stitching. 1, record 1, English, - hairline%20seam
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Techniques d'exécution et points de couture
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- fini filiforme
1, record 1, French, fini%20filiforme
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fini filiforme : Il est parfait pour les cols, poignets et parementures. La couture au point de zigzag est rasée à proximité de la piqûre afin qu'on n'aperçoive pas celle-ci par transparence. Placez la ligne de piqûre près du bord de la ressource ou sur le bord vif du tissu. Rembourrez-la avec un fil de passe pendant le piquage. 1, record 1, French, - fini%20filiforme
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1985-08-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Sewing (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- zigzag seam
1, record 2, English, zigzag%20seam
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The zigzag seam is similar to the hairline, but the stitch is wider. Its principal use is with fur and fake fur fabrics, where the stitch will disappear into the fabric. 1, record 2, English, - zigzag%20seam
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Couture (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- couture au point de zigzag
1, record 2, French, couture%20au%20point%20de%20zigzag
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Couture au point de zigzag : Elle ressemble au fini filiforme mais son point est plus long. On l'utilise pour coudre les tissus peluchés et les simili-fourrures; le point disparaît dans l'épaisseur du tissu. 1, record 2, French, - couture%20au%20point%20de%20zigzag
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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