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SIDE STITCH [15 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-05-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Vascular Surgery
- Cardiovascular System
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- carotid endarterectomy
1, record 1, English, carotid%20endarterectomy
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CEA 2, record 1, English, CEA
correct, noun
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Carotid endarterectomy(CEA) is surgery to treat carotid artery disease.... During a carotid endarterectomy, your healthcare provider will surgically remove plaque that builds up inside the carotid artery. He or she will make a cut(incision) on the side of the neck over the affected carotid artery. The artery is opened and the plaque removed. Your healthcare provider will stitch the artery back together. 2, record 1, English, - carotid%20endarterectomy
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Chirurgie vasculaire
- Système cardio-vasculaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- endartériectomie carotidienne
1, record 1, French, endart%C3%A9riectomie%20carotidienne
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- EC 2, record 1, French, EC
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- endartériectomie de la carotide 3, record 1, French, endart%C3%A9riectomie%20de%20la%20carotide
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Si le blocage est sévère et qu'il a récemment causé des symptômes, votre chirurgien peut proposer d'enlever la plaque qui cause le blocage. Cette intervention se nomme l'endartériectomie carotidienne. [...] Le chirurgien fait une incision au niveau de votre cou pour se rendre à la carotide bloquée. Il ouvre l'artère à l'endroit où se trouve le blocage. Il retire la plaque qui bouche la circulation du sang vers le cerveau. L'artère est ensuite refermée. 4, record 1, French, - endart%C3%A9riectomie%20carotidienne
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cirugía vascular
- Sistema cardiovascular
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- endarterectomía carotídea
1, record 1, Spanish, endarterectom%C3%ADa%20carot%C3%ADdea
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-07-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Knitted and Stretch Fabrics
- Hand Knitting
- Machine Knitting
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- leg of the stitch
1, record 2, English, leg%20of%20the%20stitch
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- side of the stitch 2, record 2, English, side%20of%20the%20stitch
correct
- stitch leg 3, record 2, English, stitch%20leg
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The side part of the stitch that connects the top arc to the bottom half-arc. 4, record 2, English, - leg%20of%20the%20stitch
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... English or Continental style ... are considered "Western knitting", and proper orientation of a knit stitch is where the right leg of the stitch is on the front needle. 5, record 2, English, - leg%20of%20the%20stitch
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tricot et tissus extensibles
- Tricot à l'aiguille
- Tricot à la machine
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- jambe de maille
1, record 2, French, jambe%20de%20maille
correct, see observation, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- aile de maille 1, record 2, French, aile%20de%20maille
correct, see observation, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
jambes de maille; ailes de maille : Parties latérales [...] de la maille réunissant la tête et les pieds de maille. 2, record 2, French, - jambe%20de%20maille
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
jambe de maille; aile de maille : Les désignations au pluriel (jambes de maille; ailes de maille) et la définition au pluriel sont normalisées par l'ISO. 3, record 2, French, - jambe%20de%20maille
Record 2, Key term(s)
- jambes de maille
- ailes de maille
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-08-03
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Trimming and Embroidery
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Roman stitch
1, record 3, English, Roman%20stitch
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Roumanian stitch 1, record 3, English, Roumanian%20stitch
- Janina stitch 1, record 3, English, Janina%20stitch
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Roman stitch is a versatile, pretty, knotted stitch that can be worked in various sizes, either horizontally or vertically. To work vertically, begin at top right side of area. Work a horizontal stitch from left to right over 4 vertical threads, bring needle up 2 meshes to the left, and make a small vertical(holding) stitch over horizontal stitch and thread. Continue, bringing needle up in mesh directly below start of first stitch and repeating horizontal and holding stitches to end of area. Start next row at top, to left of row just completed. 1, record 3, English, - Roman%20stitch
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Passementerie et broderie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- point roman
1, record 3, French, point%20roman
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ce point peut se travailler dans n'importe quelle direction, mais pour mieux faire comprendre son exécution, l'explication est donnée pour un travail de haut en bas. Sortir l'aiguille sur le contour gauche et la repiquer sur celui de droite, au même niveau, mais avant de serrer le point, sortir l'aiguille au-dessus du point, un peu à droite du tracé du milieu. Tirer le fil à fond et repiquer l'aiguille un peu à gauche du même tracé, en passant par-dessus le point horizontal. Reprendre à, tout près du point précédent, en veillant à ce que les petits points obliques, qui maintiennent les longs points, forment une ligne continue au milieu de la forme. 1, record 3, French, - point%20roman
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2005-09-06
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Forwarding, Folding, and Binding (Printing)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- side stitch
1, record 4, English, side%20stitch
correct, verb
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- side-thread stitch 2, record 4, English, side%2Dthread%20stitch
correct, verb
- side-wire stitch 2, record 4, English, side%2Dwire%20stitch
correct, verb
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To fasten by means of side stitches. 2, record 4, English, - side%20stitch
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
side stitch : A stitch made by passing thread or wire from side to side through a complete book or magazine before covering. 2, record 4, English, - side%20stitch
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Façonnage, pliage et reliure (Imprimerie)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- piquer à plat
1, record 4, French, piquer%20%C3%A0%20plat
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Relier une revue ou une brochure en cousant ou en brochant ensemble les signatures d'un livre au moyen de piqûres ou de broches parallèles au dos. 2, record 4, French, - piquer%20%C3%A0%20plat
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-03-01
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Surgery
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- over-and-over suture
1, record 5, English, over%2Dand%2Dover%20suture
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The most common stitch for skin closure, a continuous stitch used to approximate tissue edges by taking equal portions of tissue on each side. 1, record 5, English, - over%2Dand%2Dover%20suture
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Chirurgie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- point simple
1, record 5, French, point%20simple
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le point simple. Il s'adapte à toutes les plaies. On peut retirer les points simples un par un permettant ainsi une désunion partielle de la plaie lorsque cela est nécessaire. 1, record 5, French, - point%20simple
Record 5, Key term(s)
- suture simple
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2000-12-20
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Sewing Techniques and Stitching
- Upholstery
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- concealed stitch
1, record 6, English, concealed%20stitch
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A stitch in which the sewing thread completely penetrates one or more layers of material and is hidden from view on at least one side of the assembly by a fold of material overlying the stitch. 1, record 6, English, - concealed%20stitch
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Techniques d'exécution et points de couture
- Rembourrage (Industrie du meuble)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- point caché
1, record 6, French, point%20cach%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Key term(s)
- point perdu
- point dedans
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1997-10-26
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Knitted and Stretch Fabrics
- Knitting Techniques - Various
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Aran knitting
1, record 7, English, Aran%20knitting
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- aran knitting 2, record 7, English, aran%20knitting
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The fishermen of the Aran Isles(off the south-west coast of Ireland) invented these stitches... Aran knitting is... characterized... by a combination of motifs arranged... on a background of reverse stockinette stitch. A true Aran design consists of a symmetrical arrangement of motifs on either side of a central panel, which can be formed :-by a cable or cabled pattern which can be wide or narrow, simple or complicated and is usually worked on a background of reverse stockinette stitch... or :-by a panel of fancy pattern usually giving a raised effect. The side panels generally consist of an arrangement of patterns giving a vertical effect. They can be classic : diamonds, single or double zig-zags, ring cables, etc. 3, record 7, English, - Aran%20knitting
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
One fine example is Aran knitting ... It’s possible that their Celtic heritage lent itself to the complex cables and designs so unique to Aran knitting. "The distinctive form of art practiced by the Celts consisted of complex mathematically based interlacings and knots. 4, record 7, English, - Aran%20knitting
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Tricot et tissus extensibles
- Techniques de tricot diverses
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- tricot irlandais
1, record 7, French, tricot%20irlandais
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le tricot irlandais : Les marins pêcheurs de l'île d'Aaran (Irlande) l'inventèrent jadis [...] Chaque point irlandais est une association de motifs disposés symétriquement de chaque côté d'un panneau central qui peut être formé: - par une torsade ou un motif torsadé plus ou moins large et plus ou moins travaillé qui ressort le plus souvent sur un fond de jersey envers; [...] - par une largeur d'un point fantaisie qui présente en principe un certain relief. Les motifs utilisés pour les parties latérales sont généralement des motifs disposés en lignes. IIs sont classiques : losanges, point zigzag simple ou double, maillons, etc. 1, record 7, French, - tricot%20irlandais
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1997-10-26
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Knitted and Stretch Fabrics
- Knitting Techniques - Various
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Aran
1, record 8, English, Aran
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The fishermen of the Aran Isles(off the south-west coast of Ireland) invented these stitches... A true Aran design consists of a symmetrical arrangement of motifs on either side of a central panel, which can be formed :-by a cable or cabled pattern which can be wide or narrow, simple or complicated and is usually worked on a background of reverse stockinette stitch(one row purl. one row knit). or :-by a panel of fancy pattern usually giving a raised effect. The side panels generally consist of an arrangement of patterns giving a vertical effect. They can be classic : diamonds, single or double zig-zags, ring cables, etc. 3, record 8, English, - Aran
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Aran sweaters are made from dense, oiled wools called bainin and offer wind and rain proofing ... The techniques of cabling and honeycomb, moss and other patterns as well as the development of raised patterns ... Many patterns use 400 stitches in rows in which twelve stitches make up an inch. Each stitch had to be of the correct type to make up the desired pattern requiring mathematical, design and topographic skills which would be well used in a software programming environments of today. The Aran sweaters we provide are all genuine Aran sweaters hand knitted in Ireland ... Each sweater is a unique hand made garment and is guaranteed hand knitted in Ireland ... . 4, record 8, English, - Aran
Record 8, Key term(s)
- Aran design
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Tricot et tissus extensibles
- Techniques de tricot diverses
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- point irlandais
1, record 8, French, point%20irlandais
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le tricot irlandais : Les marins pêcheurs de l'île d'Aaran (Irlande) l'inventèrent jadis [...] Chaque point irlandais est une association de motifs disposés symétriquement de chaque côté d'un panneau central qui peut être formé: - par une torsade ou un motif torsadé plus ou moins large et plus ou moins travaillé qui ressort le plus souvent sur un fond de jersey envers [...); - par une largeur d'un point fantaisie qui présente en principe un certain relief. Les motifs utilisés pour les parties latérales sont généralement des motifs disposés en lignes. IIs sont classiques : losanges, point zigzag simple ou double, maillons, etc. 1, record 8, French, - point%20irlandais
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1997-07-22
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Knitted and Stretch Fabrics
- Knitting Techniques - Various
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- single jersey
1, record 9, English, single%20jersey
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- single jersey fabric 2, record 9, English, single%20jersey%20fabric
correct
- plain jersey knit 3, record 9, English, plain%20jersey%20knit
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A single construction in which all loops are pulled to the back of the fabric. The face is smooth, and it exhibits lengthwise vertical rows(wales) ;on the reverse side, there are horizontal rows of half-circles, which are characteristic of the purl stitch. Plain knits stretch more in width than in length. 3, record 9, English, - single%20jersey
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The following tests were performed on the knit fabric, a single jersey ... The reasons for the failure of the fabric under these conditions were the single jersey structure. The pressure and abrasion on the fabric was applied only on a small area of fabric. Under these conditions one loop broke, and cause failure in the fabric due to the laddering effect. These are typical results for a single jersey fabric ... . 2, record 9, English, - single%20jersey
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Tricot et tissus extensibles
- Techniques de tricot diverses
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- jersey simple
1, record 9, French, jersey%20simple
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Structure simple dans laquelle toutes les boucles sont tirées sur l'envers. L'endroit est lisse et présente, en longueur, des «colonnes» verticales. Sur l'envers, on trouve les rangs verticaux en demi-cercle qui caractérisent les mailles retournées. Les tricots unis s'étirent davantage en largeur qu'en longueur. 2, record 9, French, - jersey%20simple
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1992-07-10
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Needle Embroidery
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Pekinese stitch 1, record 10, English, Pekinese%20stitch
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[This stitch is made by working] a row of back stitch, then [interlacing] it with a different, preferably heavier thread, for contrast. The bottom part of the interlacing should lie flat, leaving a looped edge on the upper side of the back stitch.(A Complete Guide to Embroidery, P. Dawson, 1976, p. 41). 1, record 10, English, - Pekinese%20stitch
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pekinese stitch is worked in two stages. Then, with a slightly thicker thread, work the interlacing by passing the thread through the first and third back stitches, going back then to the second and so on alternately, without taking up any of the fabric. (Anchor Manual of Needlework, 1966, p. 55). 1, record 10, English, - Pekinese%20stitch
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Broderie à l'aiguille
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- point pékinois
1, record 10, French, point%20p%C3%A9kinois
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Ce point de broderie s'exécute en faisant] un rang de base, au point arrière puis, sous ces points, de gauche à droite, [en passant] un fil de même ton ou d'un ton différent, en formant une boucle à chaque point. (Broderie : techniques et points, D. Hall, 1981, p. 51). 2, record 10, French, - point%20p%C3%A9kinois
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Pour exécuter le point pékinois], exécuter le point arrière sur le tracé, puis l'entrelacer avec un fil semblable ou de couleur différente. 1, record 10, French, - point%20p%C3%A9kinois
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1992-07-10
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Needle Embroidery
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- sheaf stitch 1, record 11, English, sheaf%20stitch
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
This is a useful stitch which can be used as a filling or as an isolated stitch. It can be worked at spaced intervals or closely grouped. It consists of three vertical satin stitches which are overcast with two horizontal satin stitches, worked with the head of the needle without penetrating the fabric. (A Complete Guide to Embroidery, 1976, p. 45). 1, record 11, English, - sheaf%20stitch
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The sheaf stitch is used in rows for borders, and in groups for fillings. It is made of three or four vertical straight stitches of equal size, side by side, with small spaces between them; they are tied together horizontally in the middle.(The Stitches of Creative Embroidery, J. Enthoven, 1964, p. 92). 1, record 11, English, - sheaf%20stitch
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Broderie à l'aiguille
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- point de faisceau
1, record 11, French, point%20de%20faisceau
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Travaillez en ligne, en semis droit ou en quinconce. Faites trois points verticaux légèrement et régulièrement espacés. A mi-hauteur, sortez l'aiguille à gauche du groupe, ramenez le fil par dessus le groupe et glissez l'aiguille de droite à gauche sous les trois fils verticaux. (La broderie sur toile, A. Elmayan, 1990, p. 71). 2, record 11, French, - point%20de%20faisceau
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Le point de faisceaux est un très joli point qui] se fait en exécutant trois points plumetis verticaux attachés au milieu par deux points de surjet horizontaux. Les points de surjet se font autour des points de plumetis; l'aiguille pénètre dans le tissu seulement pour passer au faisceau suivant. 1, record 11, French, - point%20de%20faisceau
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1992-07-10
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Needle Embroidery
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- Cretan stitch 1, record 12, English, Cretan%20stitch
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[The embroidery stitch which consists of bringing] the needle through on the left-hand side, [taking] a small stitch on lower line with the needle pointing upwards and the thread behind it [... then taking] a stitch on the upper line with the thread under the needle. 2, record 12, English, - Cretan%20stitch
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[The Cretan Stitch] is similar to Roumanian Stitch and serves for filling in spaces comparatively quickly. 3, record 12, English, - Cretan%20stitch
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Broderie à l'aiguille
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- point crétois
1, record 12, French, point%20cr%C3%A9tois
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Le point de broderie qui se fait en exécutant] une série de points verticaux, une fois vers le bas une fois vers le haut, en faisant passer le fil, dirigé vers la droite, sous l'aiguille, à chaque point. 1, record 12, French, - point%20cr%C3%A9tois
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Le point crétois], que l'on trouve souvent dans les broderies grecques, a une grande analogie avec le point de piqûre croisé. 2, record 12, French, - point%20cr%C3%A9tois
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1986-05-27
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Sewing Techniques and Stitching
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- prickstitch
1, record 13, English, prickstitch
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Prickstitch is a much more decorative backstitch than the even or the half-backstitch. Seen from the top side, the stitches are very short, with long spaces between them. This stitch is mainly used to hand-pick a zipper. 1, record 13, English, - prickstitch
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Techniques d'exécution et points de couture
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- point renforcé
1, record 13, French, point%20renforc%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le point renforcé est un point arrière beaucoup plus élégant que le point de piqûre ou de demi-piqûre. Sur l'endroit, les points sont plus courts que les espacements. On utilise surtout ce point pour coudre à la main les fermetures à glissière. 1, record 13, French, - point%20renforc%C3%A9
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1986-05-22
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Sewing Techniques and Stitching
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- mock French seam
1, record 14, English, mock%20French%20seam
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The mock French seam can be used in place of the French seam, especially on curves, where a French seam is difficult to execute. With right sides of fabric together, stitch on the seamline. Trim seam allowances to 1/2 inch. Turn in the seam edges 1/4 inch and press, matching folds along the edge. Stitch these folded edges together. Press seam to one side. 1, record 14, English, - mock%20French%20seam
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Techniques d'exécution et points de couture
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- fausse couture française
1, record 14, French, fausse%20couture%20fran%C3%A7aise
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fausse couture française : Cette couture peut remplacer la couture française dans les courbes où celle-ci se réussit difficilement. Piquez sur la ligne de couture les pièces de l'ouvrage placées endroit contre endroit. Rasez la ressource à 1/2 pouce. Repliez de 1/4 pouce les bords de la couture et repassez-les en les plaçant face à face. Piquez ensemble les bords ainsi repliés. Repassez à plat sur un des côtés. 1, record 14, French, - fausse%20couture%20fran%C3%A7aise
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Graphic Arts and Printing
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- side wire bound book 1, record 15, English, side%20wire%20bound%20book
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
voir "side stitch/to" 1, record 15, English, - side%20wire%20bound%20book
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Imprimerie et arts graphiques
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- livre relié à plat avec fil métallique 1, record 15, French, livre%20reli%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20plat%20avec%20fil%20m%C3%A9tallique
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
glossaire 57 1, record 15, French, - livre%20reli%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20plat%20avec%20fil%20m%C3%A9tallique
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
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