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GARMENT DESIGN [14 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-09-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Clothing (General)
- Sewing (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- dressmaker
1, record 1, English, dressmaker
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A person who] makes women's garments; such as, dresses, coats, suits and other dress clothing, applying knowledge of women's garment design, construction and styling... 2, record 1, English, - dressmaker
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Vêtements (Généralités)
- Couture (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- couturier
1, record 1, French, couturier
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- couturière 2, record 1, French, couturi%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne qui confectionne des vêtements pour dames, tels que robes, manteaux, costumes et autres vêtements en y appliquant ses connaissances de la création, de la confection et de la mode [...] 1, record 1, French, - couturier
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-09-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Sewing
- Men's Clothing
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- master tailor
1, record 2, English, master%20tailor
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
To become a master tailor traditionally requires five years of theory and practical study followed by two years working under the supervision of a senior master tailor. 2, record 2, English, - master%20tailor
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[A master tailor] makes men's garments, such as suits, topcoats, overcoats and other dress clothing, applying knowledge of men's garment design, construction and styling. 3, record 2, English, - master%20tailor
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Couture
- Vêtements pour hommes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- maître tailleur
1, record 2, French, ma%C3%AEtre%20tailleur
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- maîtresse tailleuse 2, record 2, French, ma%C3%AEtresse%20tailleuse
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Le maître tailleur] confectionne des vêtements pour hommes, comme des habits, des pardessus, des paletots et autres vêtements de ville, en faisant appel à sa connaissance des modèles, du montage et de la mode. 3, record 2, French, - ma%C3%AEtre%20tailleur
Record 2, Key term(s)
- maître-tailleur
- maîtresse-tailleuse
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2019-04-24
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Sewing
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- garment sample maker
1, record 3, English, garment%20sample%20maker
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- sample maker 2, record 3, English, sample%20maker
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Once the original design has been created and made into an experimental garment, sample makers follow it closely as they prepare a sample garment, which must be approved by the company's managers. 3, record 3, English, - garment%20sample%20maker
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Couture
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- confectionneur d'échantillons
1, record 3, French, confectionneur%20d%27%C3%A9chantillons
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- confectionneuse d'échantillons 2, record 3, French, confectionneuse%20d%27%C3%A9chantillons
correct, feminine noun
- confectionneur d'échantillons de vêtements 3, record 3, French, confectionneur%20d%27%C3%A9chantillons%20de%20v%C3%AAtements
masculine noun
- confectionneuse d'échantillons de vêtements 3, record 3, French, confectionneuse%20d%27%C3%A9chantillons%20de%20v%C3%AAtements
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2019-04-24
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Sewing Patterns
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- patternmaker
1, record 4, English, patternmaker
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- pattern cutter 2, record 4, English, pattern%20cutter
correct
- flat pattern cutter 2, record 4, English, flat%20pattern%20cutter
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Traditionally, the art of converting the design concept into the pattern pieces has been the role of the patternmaker whose duties have included : creating a master pattern for each size within a range of garment sizes, using charts, drafting instruments, computers, or grading devices. 3, record 4, English, - patternmaker
Record 4, Key term(s)
- pattern maker
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Patrons (Couture)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- patronnier
1, record 4, French, patronnier
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- patronnière 1, record 4, French, patronni%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
- patroniste 2, record 4, French, patroniste
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Key term(s)
- patronniste
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2005-09-15
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- drape
1, record 5, English, drape
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In fashion, a term used to describe the way fabric hangs or folds. 2, record 5, English, - drape
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
She adjusted the drape of her skirt. 1, record 5, English, - drape
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Drape often influences the fit and look of a garment and can vary based on the fabric' s weight and hand as well as the design, cut and construction of the garment. 2, record 5, English, - drape
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- tombant
1, record 5, French, tombant
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Qualité d'un tissu qui forme naturellement de beaux plis lorsqu'on le laisse pendre. 1, record 5, French, - tombant
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
D'une bonne résistance à l'usure par abrasion et à la lumière, d'un entretien facile et d'une grande facilité de teinture, cette fibre résiste aux mites. Elle ne se feutre pas et donne du tombant au tissu [...] 2, record 5, French, - tombant
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2003-02-24
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Space Exploration Equipment and Tools
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- thermal micrometeorite garment
1, record 6, English, thermal%20micrometeorite%20garment
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- TMG 1, record 6, English, TMG
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
EMU [extravehicular mobility unit] design... attempts to minimize these effects in order to maximize suit flexibility and astronaut mobility.... Joint restraints are quite effective in maintaining a nearly constant joint volume through the most frequently used areas of an astronaut's workspace, and innovative designs such as flat-patterned mobility joints allow easy flexing of joints without substantial twisting, bunching, or stretching of thermal micrometeorite garment(TMG) material. 2, record 6, English, - thermal%20micrometeorite%20garment
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et outillage d'exploration spatiale
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- vêtement de protection thermique antimicrométéorites
1, record 6, French, v%C3%AAtement%20de%20protection%20thermique%20antimicrom%C3%A9t%C3%A9orites
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2002-12-03
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Sewing (General)
- Clothing (General)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- appliqué
1, record 7, English, appliqu%C3%A9
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A design made separately and then sewn on a cloth or garment. 1, record 7, English, - appliqu%C3%A9
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Couture (Généralités)
- Vêtements (Généralités)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- appliqué
1, record 7, French, appliqu%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- applique 2, record 7, French, applique
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Élément appliqué. Appliques de velours sur un manteau. 2, record 7, French, - appliqu%C3%A9
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2001-06-20
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- High Fashion (Clothing)
- Sewing Patterns
- Fashion and Styles (Clothing)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- apparel design
1, record 8, English, apparel%20design
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- garment design 2, record 8, English, garment%20design
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Apparel Design: With an industry charged with competition, your apparel designs need to get from your head to the manufacturer without delay. But you need to work in a creative environment that produces accurate and precise drawings, with an interface that allows you to work like you were before your computer automated some of your business. 1, record 8, English, - apparel%20design
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Haute couture
- Patrons (Couture)
- Mode
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- création d'habillement
1, record 8, French, cr%C3%A9ation%20d%27habillement
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- création de vêtements 1, record 8, French, cr%C3%A9ation%20de%20v%C3%AAtements
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Key term(s)
- création de costumes
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2000-12-13
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Women's Clothing
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- burnoose
1, record 9, English, burnoose
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- burnous 2, record 9, English, burnous
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An outer garment for women based on the design of the burnous. 2, record 9, English, - burnoose
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements pour dames
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- burnous
1, record 9, French, burnous
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les termes burnous et djellaba ne sont pas synonymes. 2, record 9, French, - burnous
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1997-10-26
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Knitted and Stretch Fabrics
- Knitting Techniques - Various
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Aran
1, record 10, English, Aran
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, 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 10, English, - Aran
Record number: 10, 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 10, English, - Aran
Record 10, Key term(s)
- Aran design
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Tricot et tissus extensibles
- Techniques de tricot diverses
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- point irlandais
1, record 10, French, point%20irlandais
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, 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 10, French, - point%20irlandais
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1996-03-12
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Sewing Patterns
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- draping 1, record 11, English, draping
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- modelling 2, record 11, English, modelling
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Draping is a method of patternmaking for fashion design that permits free and accurate expression of ideas as the designer works. It is a three-dimensional process of designing. In a way, draping may be compared to the building of a model. The designer, working from a sketch or a mental picture, gives three-dimensional form to an idea for a garment. 1, record 11, English, - draping
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Patrons (Couture)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- moulage
1, record 11, French, moulage
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- toilisme 2, record 11, French, toilisme
masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le moulage consiste à réaliser le patron en trois dimensions par manipulation de la toile sur le mannequin. [...] Le moulage s'effectue toujours sur la partie droite du mannequin, sauf dans les cas de modèles qui seraient asymétriques. 3, record 11, French, - moulage
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1988-04-13
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Sewing Patterns
- Applications of Automation
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- computer-aided design system
1, record 12, English, computer%2Daided%20design%20system
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Gerber Garment Technology and Gerber Camsco are leader computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing systems(CAD/CAM) for the apparel and allied industries. 1, record 12, English, - computer%2Daided%20design%20system
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Patrons (Couture)
- Automatisation et applications
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- système de conception assistée par ordinateur
1, record 12, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20conception%20assist%C3%A9e%20par%20ordinateur
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Gerber Garment Technology et Gerber Camsco occupent une position de leader dans les domaines de l'étude, de la fabrication et de la commercialisation de systèmes de conception et de fabrication assistées par ordinateur (CFAO) destinés à la confection et aux industries qui en dépendent. 1, record 12, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20conception%20assist%C3%A9e%20par%20ordinateur
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1987-06-15
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Sewing (General)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- placket band
1, record 13, English, placket%20band
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A placket design utilizing two finished strips of equal width, applied to fill an oblong opening. A lapped closure is produced where the overlap strip is visible on the face of the garment. 2, record 13, English, - placket%20band
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Couture (Généralités)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- patte de fente
1, record 13, French, patte%20de%20fente
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La patte de fente est une autre version de la bordure en forme. Taillée, comme la bande d'encolure, d'après un patron, et appliquée selon la même méthode, la patte est une finition de fente très populaire. Elle est habituellement droite et taillée en même temps que sa parementure, en une seule pièce. Il s'agit donc d'une parementure d'extension. 1, record 13, French, - patte%20de%20fente
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1987-06-15
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Sewing (General)
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- faced-slashed pocket
1, record 14, English, faced%2Dslashed%20pocket
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- faced placket 2, record 14, English, faced%20placket
correct
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
faced-slashed placket : A clean-finished opening with no overlap which is produced by a facing turned to the face or inside of a garment. On sleeves and necklines where no seam is planned. On neck or sleeve openings that will close with a loop fastener or by ties. Where garment edges meet rather than lap. On lower hem edges of blouses, skirts, and shorts to allow ease or as a decorative design detail. 1, record 14, English, - faced%2Dslashed%20pocket
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Couture (Généralités)
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- patte doublée
1, record 14, French, patte%20doubl%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
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