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BACK STITCH [21 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 2023-03-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Knitted and Stretch Fabrics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- knitted loop
1, record 2, English, knitted%20loop
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A kink of yarn that is intermeshed at its base. 1, record 2, English, - knitted%20loop
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Not to be confused with "stitch", "face stitch" and "reverse(back) stitch". 2, record 2, English, - knitted%20loop
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
knitted loop: designation and definition standardized by ISO 2, record 2, English, - knitted%20loop
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tricot et tissus extensibles
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- boucle de maille
1, record 2, French, boucle%20de%20maille
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- boucle tricotée 1, record 2, French, boucle%20tricot%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun, standardized
- maille en formation 1, record 2, French, maille%20en%20formation
correct, feminine noun, standardized
- ancienne maille 1, record 2, French, ancienne%20maille
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Boucle de fil entrelacée à sa base. 2, record 2, French, - boucle%20de%20maille
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ne pas confondre avec «maille». 3, record 2, French, - boucle%20de%20maille
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
boucle de maille; boucle tricotée; maille en formation; ancienne maille : désignations et définition normalisées par l'ISO. 3, record 2, French, - boucle%20de%20maille
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-12-05
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Applied Arts
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- popcorn stitch 1, record 3, English, popcorn%20stitch
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A small degree of depth is desired, the popcorn stitch which is a sennit of square knots circled and tied back into itself will bring the surface forward.(Macramé.) 1, record 3, English, - popcorn%20stitch
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Arts appliqués
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- nœud à pois
1, record 3, French, n%26oelig%3Bud%20%C3%A0%20pois
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- petite coquille de nœuds 1, record 3, French, petite%20coquille%20de%20n%26oelig%3Buds
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le nœud à pois ou petite coquille de nœuds s'obtient en rabattant les fils sur une série de nœuds plats achevés. (Macramé.) 1, record 3, French, - n%26oelig%3Bud%20%C3%A0%20pois
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-08-03
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Trimming and Embroidery
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- plait stitch
1, record 4, English, plait%20stitch
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- Spanish stitch 1, record 4, English, Spanish%20stitch
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... another stitch with a herringbone look, but it is worked more like a cross stitch. Excellent for bands and stripes. Makes a slightly raised, braidlike row on the front and gives smooth, even coverage on the back. 1, record 4, English, - plait%20stitch
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Passementerie et broderie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- point natté espagnol
1, record 4, French, point%20natt%C3%A9%20espagnol
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
D'une exécution rapide et d'un effet riche, [le point natté espagnol] réversible permet d'interpréter des diagrammes prévus pour le point de croix, ou de remplir des surfaces d'une manière homogène. Dans ce dernier cas, il est préférable de travailler avec un fil floche, comme le Coton Mouliné, alors que, dans le premier cas, tous les fils conviennent, qu'ils soient tordus ou floches. 1, record 4, French, - point%20natt%C3%A9%20espagnol
Record 4, Key term(s)
- point espagnol
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-08-03
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Trimming and Embroidery
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- diagonal oblique slav stitch
1, record 5, English, diagonal%20oblique%20slav%20stitch
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
an excellent background stitch where a hard-wearing surface is not required. It covers canvas completely on the face, giving a smooth surface with a diagonal sweep; the back is evenly spaced small stitches. 1, record 5, English, - diagonal%20oblique%20slav%20stitch
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Passementerie et broderie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- point biais slave exécuté en rang oblique
1, record 5, French, point%20biais%20slave%20ex%C3%A9cut%C3%A9%20en%20rang%20oblique
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pour le remplissage de certains motifs, il est préférable de travailler le point biais slave en rangs obliques. Ces rangs,faits en montant et descendant, sont alignés de droite à gauche. 1, record 5, French, - point%20biais%20slave%20ex%C3%A9cut%C3%A9%20en%20rang%20oblique
Record 5, Key term(s)
- point biais slave en rangs obliques
- point biais slave en rang oblique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-08-03
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Trimming and Embroidery
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- montenegrin cross stitch
1, record 6, English, montenegrin%20cross%20stitch
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
an old stitch, not too often used today, that makes a pretty background surface. It covers canvas well and is good for general use. It gives a tweedy, ribbed texture on the front and makes an even, regular stitch on the back. Similar to Long-Armed Cross stitch and Long-Legged Cross stitch, this too is worked from the left in rows over 2 horizontal threads. 1, record 6, English, - montenegrin%20cross%20stitch
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Passementerie et broderie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- point natté monténégrin
1, record 6, French, point%20natt%C3%A9%20mont%C3%A9n%C3%A9grin
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Le point natté montégégrin] que l'on exécute de préférence avec un fil tordu pour accentuer le relief de la natte, peut consolider un bord effrangé ou coupé, ou remplir des motifs unis d'une certaine importance. On le travaille en allant et revenant par rangs horizontaux, alignés de bas en haut. 1, record 6, French, - point%20natt%C3%A9%20mont%C3%A9n%C3%A9grin
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2011-08-03
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Trimming and Embroidery
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- creek stitch
1, record 7, English, creek%20stitch
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- double back stitch 1, record 7, English, double%20back%20stitch
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a hard-wearing utility stitch, good for background, filling and accents. It makes a close, pebblelike face and covers the back closely. This stitch is similar to Long-Armed Cross stitch... and Long-Legged Cross stitch... ;the difference is in the direction of the slant of the long arm. In this stitch, the slant alternates from right to left with each successive row. 1, record 7, English, - creek%20stitch
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Passementerie et broderie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- point natté grec
1, record 7, French, point%20natt%C3%A9%20grec
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ce point réversible a beaucoup d'analogie avec le point natté monténégrin. Comme ce dernier, il présente sur l'envers des points de croix séparés par des points verticaux, mais par contre, les points verticaux disparaissent presque entièrement sur l'endroit. Le point natté grec demande un fil bien tordu, ce qui fait bien ressortir en relief la natte formée par le point. Le plus souvent, il est employé comme point de consolidation, pour arrêter un bord qui sera effrangé ultérieurement ou simplement coupé. 1, record 7, French, - point%20natt%C3%A9%20grec
Record 7, Key term(s)
- point grec
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2011-08-03
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Trimming and Embroidery
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- horizontal oblique slaw stitch
1, record 8, English, horizontal%20oblique%20slaw%20stitch
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Horizontal oblique slav stitch-this stitch is similar to the diagonal Oblique Slav stitch, but it is worked in horizontal rows and has a little more coverage on the back. Stitches are worked in horizontal rows, beginning at top of area to be covered. Working from left to right, slant first stitch up over 2 horizontal and 4 vertical threads. 1, record 8, English, - horizontal%20oblique%20slaw%20stitch
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Passementerie et broderie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- point biais slave exécuté en rangs horizontaux
1, record 8, French, point%20biais%20slave%20ex%C3%A9cut%C3%A9%20en%20rangs%20horizontaux
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans les broderies slaves on rencontre souvent comme point de remplissage le point biais slave, qui couvre bien le support et accélère considérablement le travail. Selon les motifs à remplir, il est travaillé tantôt en rangs horizontaux, tantôt en rangs verticaux et même en rangs obliques. 1, record 8, French, - point%20biais%20slave%20ex%C3%A9cut%C3%A9%20en%20rangs%20horizontaux
Record 8, Key term(s)
- point biais slave en rangs horizontaux
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2005-12-12
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Fabric Nomenclature
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- cotton jersey
1, record 9, English, cotton%20jersey
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cozier and more comfortable than you can imagine, these cotton jersey sheet sets are 150 GSM (grams per square inch) which are a luxury weight. The 100% Egyptian cotton jersey is heavier than regular cotton and lasts longer ... 2, record 9, English, - cotton%20jersey
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The consistent interloping of yarn in the jersey stitch produces a fabric with a smooth, flat face and a more textured, but uniform, back. Originally made from wool, jersey was first manufactured on the island of Jersey, off the south coast of England. 1, record 9, English, - cotton%20jersey
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Nomenclature des tissus
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- jersey de coton
1, record 9, French, jersey%20de%20coton
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2000-11-16
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Sewing Machines
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- bobbin case holder
1, record 10, English, bobbin%20case%20holder
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- retaining plate 2, record 10, English, retaining%20plate
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Holds the bobbin case while you sew. It moves back and forth to help the needle form each stitch. 1, record 10, English, - bobbin%20case%20holder
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Machines à coudre
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- loquet de boîte à canette
1, record 10, French, loquet%20de%20bo%C3%AEte%20%C3%A0%20canette
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petit système de verrouillage maintenant la canette dans sa boîte quand on l'installe dans le crochet ou la navette. 1, record 10, French, - loquet%20de%20bo%C3%AEte%20%C3%A0%20canette
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1997-07-22
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Knitted and Stretch Fabrics
- Knitting Techniques - Various
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- single jersey
1, record 11, English, single%20jersey
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- single jersey fabric 2, record 11, English, single%20jersey%20fabric
correct
- plain jersey knit 3, record 11, English, plain%20jersey%20knit
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, 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 11, English, - single%20jersey
Record number: 11, 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 11, English, - single%20jersey
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Tricot et tissus extensibles
- Techniques de tricot diverses
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- jersey simple
1, record 11, French, jersey%20simple
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, 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 11, French, - jersey%20simple
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1996-08-20
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Knitted and Stretch Fabrics
- Knitting Techniques - Various
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- reverse stitch
1, record 12, English, reverse%20stitch
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- purl stitch 2, record 12, English, purl%20stitch
correct
- pearl stitch 2, record 12, English, pearl%20stitch
former designation, correct
- back stitch 2, record 12, English, back%20stitch
avoid
- garter stitch 2, record 12, English, garter%20stitch
avoid
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A stitch that is so intermeshed in the fabric that the top arc and the bottom arcs, as well as the underlaps in a warp-knitted fabric, are situated above the legs of the stitch formed in the same wale in the previous and in the following course. 2, record 12, English, - reverse%20stitch
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Tricot et tissus extensibles
- Techniques de tricot diverses
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- maille à l'envers
1, record 12, French, maille%20%C3%A0%20l%27envers
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- maille d'envers 2, record 12, French, maille%20d%27envers
correct, feminine noun
- maille envers 1, record 12, French, maille%20envers
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Maille entrelacée dans le tricot de telle sorte que la tête de la maille et les boucles d'entre-mailles, ainsi que les jetés-sous dans un tricot chaîne, passent au-dessus des jambes de la maille formée dans la même colonne de la rangée précédente et de la rangée suivante. 1, record 12, French, - maille%20%C3%A0%20l%27envers
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Type de maille simple dans laquelle le passage du fil se fait dans le sens arrière-avant. 3, record 12, French, - maille%20%C3%A0%20l%27envers
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1995-06-19
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Knitting Techniques - Various
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- twisted stitch 1, record 13, English, twisted%20stitch
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Does not turn the stitch as knitting through the back of the loop does but works them out of order, therefore moving the position of the stitch on the fabric. 2, record 13, English, - twisted%20stitch
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Techniques de tricot diverses
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- maille torse
1, record 13, French, maille%20torse
feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] une maille retournée. On y parvient en la prenant par derrière pour la tricoter à l'endroit, ce qui croise les fils. 2, record 13, French, - maille%20torse
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1995-03-14
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Knitted and Stretch Fabrics
- Knitting Techniques - Various
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- float-plated stitch
1, record 14, English, float%2Dplated%20stitch
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An arrangement of one plated stitch followed by a stitch(knitted on the same set of needles and in the same course) in which the face yarn alone forms a stitch while the back yarn floats 1, record 14, English, - float%2Dplated%20stitch
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Tricot et tissus extensibles
- Techniques de tricot diverses
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- mailles vanisées à fils flottants
1, record 14, French, mailles%20vanis%C3%A9es%20%C3%A0%20fils%20flottants
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble comprenant une maille vanisée suivie d'un ensemble (tricoté sur la même fonture et à la même rangée) dans lequel le fil de vanisage forme la maille et le fil de fond est un flotté 1, record 14, French, - mailles%20vanis%C3%A9es%20%C3%A0%20fils%20flottants
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1995-03-14
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Knitted and Stretch Fabrics
- Knitting Techniques - Various
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- reverse-plated stitch
1, record 15, English, reverse%2Dplated%20stitch
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An arrangement of two plated stitches(knitted on one set of needles and in the same course) in which the relative positions of the face yarn and the back yarn in the first stitch are reversed in the following stitch 1, record 15, English, - reverse%2Dplated%20stitch
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Tricot et tissus extensibles
- Techniques de tricot diverses
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- mailles par vanisage inversé
1, record 15, French, mailles%20par%20vanisage%20invers%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
- mailles par vanisage renversé 1, record 15, French, mailles%20par%20vanisage%20renvers%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble formé par deux mailles vanisées, tricotées sur une fonture et dans la même rangée de mailles, de manière que les positions relatives du fil de fond et du fil de vanisage dans la première maille sont interverties dans la maille suivante 1, record 15, French, - mailles%20par%20vanisage%20invers%C3%A9
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1995-03-14
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Knitted and Stretch Fabrics
- Knitting Techniques - Various
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- cross-plated stitch
1, record 16, English, cross%2Dplated%20stitch
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An arrangement of a plated face stitch(knitted on one set of needles) and of an adjacent plated reverse stitch(knitted in the same course on the other set of needles), the relative positions of the face yarn and the back yarn in the face stitch being interchanged in the reverse stitch 1, record 16, English, - cross%2Dplated%20stitch
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Tricot et tissus extensibles
- Techniques de tricot diverses
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- mailles côte par vanisage inversé
1, record 16, French, mailles%20c%C3%B4te%20par%20vanisage%20invers%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
- mailles côte par vanisage croisé 1, record 16, French, mailles%20c%C3%B4te%20par%20vanisage%20crois%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble consistant en une maille d'endroit vanisée (tricotée sur une fonture) et une maille d'envers vanisée adjacente (tricotée dans la même rangée de mailles sur l'autre fonture), de manière que les positions relatives du fil de fond et du fil de vanisage de la maille d'endroit sont inversées dans la maille d'envers 1, record 16, French, - mailles%20c%C3%B4te%20par%20vanisage%20invers%C3%A9
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1994-07-06
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Textile Weaving (Textile Industries)
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- zigzag ribbing 1, record 17, English, zigzag%20ribbing
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
- travelling rib 2, record 17, English, travelling%20rib
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
This stitch works up into a simple allover pattern and is a version of knit 2, purl 2 ribbing set over and back to form the zigzag. 3, record 17, English, - zigzag%20ribbing
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The embossed wave pattern is a form of a zigzag ribbing. 4, record 17, English, - zigzag%20ribbing
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Tissage (Industries du textile)
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- zigzag côtelé
1, record 17, French, zigzag%20c%C3%B4tel%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Son nom le dit : les côtes sont tricotées de façon à former un zigzag. 1, record 17, French, - zigzag%20c%C3%B4tel%C3%A9
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1992-07-10
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Needle Embroidery
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- Pekinese stitch 1, record 18, English, Pekinese%20stitch
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, 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 18, English, - Pekinese%20stitch
Record number: 18, 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 18, English, - Pekinese%20stitch
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Broderie à l'aiguille
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- point pékinois
1, record 18, French, point%20p%C3%A9kinois
masculine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, 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 18, French, - point%20p%C3%A9kinois
Record number: 18, 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 18, French, - point%20p%C3%A9kinois
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1992-07-10
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Needle Embroidery
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- honeycomb stitch 1, record 19, English, honeycomb%20stitch
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
This stitch is made by [passing a needle] under two gathers, which are fixed with a Back Stitch; then, about quarter of an inch below, [taking up two gathers... and another Back Stitch], by returning to the same level as the first two and so on.(Anchor Manual of Needlework, 1966, p. 13). 1, record 19, English, - honeycomb%20stitch
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Move to the row below and work five honeycomb stitches in the alternate spaces to the row above so you rare joining the second square to the third, the fourth to the fifth and so on. (A Complete Guide to Embroidery, 1976, p. 120). 1, record 19, English, - honeycomb%20stitch
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Broderie à l'aiguille
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- point de nid d'abeille
1, record 19, French, point%20de%20nid%20d%27abeille
masculine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Ce point s'exécute en sortant] le fil d'envers sur endroit, tout contre et à gauche du deuxième pli de la rangée supérieure [... et en repiquant] l'aiguille tout contre et à droite du premier pli de cette rangée [... et en le ressortant] dans la première sortie de fil. 1, record 19, French, - point%20de%20nid%20d%27abeille
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le point de nid d'abeilles décorera aussi une parure de lit d'enfant ou des rideaux. (Broderie : techniques et points, D. Hall, 1981, p. 60). 2, record 19, French, - point%20de%20nid%20d%27abeille
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1987-04-10
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Sewing Techniques and Stitching
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- round stitches
1, record 20, English, round%20stitches
plural
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
All sewing is finished off by making round stitches, a flat stitch, a back stitch or a herringbone stitch. 1, record 20, English, - round%20stitches
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Techniques d'exécution et points de couture
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- points cousus en cercle
1, record 20, French, points%20cousus%20en%20cercle
masculine noun, plural
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Renseignement donné par la Société Singer des machines à coudre - Montréal. 1, record 20, French, - points%20cousus%20en%20cercle
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 1986-01-29
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Textile Weaving (Textile Industries)
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- purl knit
1, record 21, English, purl%20knit
correct
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A single construction in which loops are pulled in alternate rows to the front and back of the knit, causing a purl stitch to appear on both sides of the fabric. Purl knits have nearly the same amount of stretch in both the lengthwise and the crosswise directions; this makes them ideal for infants and children's wear. 1, record 21, English, - purl%20knit
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Tissage (Industries du textile)
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- tricot à mailles retournées
1, record 21, French, tricot%20%C3%A0%20mailles%20retourn%C3%A9es
correct, masculine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Construction à un fil, dans laquelle les boucles sont tirées en alternance sur l'endroit et l'envers, pour former, de côté et d'autre une maille retournée. Ces tricots sont extensibles dans les deux sens; ils sont parfaits pour les vêtements d'enfants et de bébés. 1, record 21, French, - tricot%20%C3%A0%20mailles%20retourn%C3%A9es
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
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