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HAND ROLLED HEMS [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2005-11-01
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Sewing Techniques and Stitching
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- rolled hem
1, record 1, English, rolled%20hem
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A rolled hem is formed by rolling over a tiny amount of the edge of the fabric and sewing it down. 2, record 1, English, - rolled%20hem
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This type of hem is often used for edging very thin or sheer fabrics. 2, record 1, English, - rolled%20hem
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Rolled hems can be made by hand, or by machine with the aid of the hemmer foot... 3, record 1, English, - rolled%20hem
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Techniques d'exécution et points de couture
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- roulotté
1, record 1, French, roulott%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- ourlet roulé 2, record 1, French, ourlet%20roul%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
- ourlet roulotté 2, record 1, French, ourlet%20roulott%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
- ourlet rouleauté 3, record 1, French, ourlet%20rouleaut%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ourlet très étroit et roulé, qui s'impose lorsque le tissu est très fin (mousseline, crêpe Georgette, organza, crêpe de Chine ou encore satin [et dont la] hauteur finale ne doit pas excéder 3 mm. 1, record 1, French, - roulott%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les ourlets rouleautés peuvent être faits à la main ou à la machine (à l'aide du pied ourleur) [...] 3, record 1, French, - roulott%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1986-03-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Sewing Techniques and Stitching
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- hand-rolled hem
1, record 2, English, hand%2Drolled%20hem
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Rolled hems can be made by hand, or by machine with the aid of the hemmer foot... Although a machine-rolled hem is faster, one that is hand-rolled has a more elegant look. 1, record 2, English, - hand%2Drolled%20hem
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Techniques d'exécution et points de couture
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- ourlet rouleauté à la main
1, record 2, French, ourlet%20rouleaut%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20la%20main
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les ourlets rouleautés peuvent être faits à la main ou à la machine (à l'aide du pied ourleur. (...) C'est plus rapide à la machine, mais moins élégant. 1, record 2, French, - ourlet%20rouleaut%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20la%20main
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1986-03-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Sewing Techniques and Stitching
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- machine-rolled hem
1, record 3, English, machine%2Drolled%20hem
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Rolled hems can be made by hand, or by machine with the aid of the hemmer foot... Although a machine-rolled hem is faster, one that is hand rolled has a more elegant look. 1, record 3, English, - machine%2Drolled%20hem
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Techniques d'exécution et points de couture
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- ourlet rouleauté à la machine
1, record 3, French, ourlet%20rouleaut%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20la%20machine
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les ourlets rouleautés peuvent être faits à la main ou à la machine (à l'aide du pied ourleur. (...) C'est plus rapide à la machine, mais moins élégant. 1, record 3, French, - ourlet%20rouleaut%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20la%20machine
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- hand rolled hems 1, record 4, English, hand%20rolled%20hems
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- ourlets roulés à la main 1, record 4, French, ourlets%20roul%C3%A9s%20%C3%A0%20la%20main
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
EU 1529a(29) 1, record 4, French, - ourlets%20roul%C3%A9s%20%C3%A0%20la%20main
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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