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HAND SEWING [23 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-02-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Commercial Fishing
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- mending needle
1, record 1, English, mending%20needle
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Mending needles comprise hand sewing needles that are made available in extra length as well as with large threading eyes that make these perfect to be used for mending torn fishing nets. 2, record 1, English, - mending%20needle
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Pêche commerciale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- aiguille à ramender
1, record 1, French, aiguille%20%C3%A0%20ramender
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- navette 2, record 1, French, navette
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instrument de forme allongée, en plastique, en métal ou en bois, garni du fil nécessaire au ramendage ou au laçage manuel. 3, record 1, French, - aiguille%20%C3%A0%20ramender
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-11-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Sewing Notions
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- quilting needle
1, record 2, English, quilting%20needle
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- quilting point needle 2, record 2, English, quilting%20point%20needle
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A quilting needle comes with a trapped point that will allow you to stitch the fabric layers. The tapering point prevents from damaging the quality of the fabric when you sew. The quilting needle is usually small and hard when compared to typical sewing or hand needles. 2, record 2, English, - quilting%20needle
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Articles et accessoires de couture
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- aiguille à piquer
1, record 2, French, aiguille%20%C3%A0%20piquer
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-04-10
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Sewing Notions
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- cotton-wrapped polyester thread
1, record 3, English, cotton%2Dwrapped%20polyester%20thread
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- cotton-covered polyester core thread 2, record 3, English, cotton%2Dcovered%20polyester%20core%20thread
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An all-purpose weight(approximately size 50) for hand and machine sewing on knits or wovens, of synthetic or natural fibers, or blends. Polyester core gives this thread strength and elasticity; cotton wrapping, a tough, heat-resistant surface. 1, record 3, English, - cotton%2Dwrapped%20polyester%20thread
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Articles et accessoires de couture
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- fil de polyester enrobé de coton
1, record 3, French, fil%20de%20polyester%20enrob%C3%A9%20de%20coton
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fil tout usage (n° 50) pour coudre à la machine et à la main tricots et tissus tissés de fibres naturelles ou synthétiques ou de mélanges. Le cœur, de polyester, dote le fil de résistance et d'élasticité; l'enveloppe de coton, d'une surface solide et ignifuge. 1, record 3, French, - fil%20de%20polyester%20enrob%C3%A9%20de%20coton
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2006-10-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Needle Embroidery
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- broderie perse
1, record 4, English, broderie%20perse
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- persian embroidery 2, record 4, English, persian%20embroidery
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A method of applying a fabric, originally the colorful Chintz type fabrics of Europe, onto a background by hand sewing. 1, record 4, English, - broderie%20perse
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Broderie à l'aiguille
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- broderie perse
1, record 4, French, broderie%20perse
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Motifs floraux ou autres [...] découpés, sans couture, dans du chintz, entoilés avec de la vieseline et appliqués au point de gribiche avec un fil à broder sur le tissu de fond. 1, record 4, French, - broderie%20perse
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-10-15
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Market Prices
- Merchandising Techniques
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- jobbing price
1, record 5, English, jobbing%20price
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Illustrated catalogue and jobbing price list from Manufacturers and importers of sewing machine and hand needles. 1, record 5, English, - jobbing%20price
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Prix (Commercialisation)
- Techniques marchandes
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- prix de demi-gros
1, record 5, French, prix%20de%20demi%2Dgros
proposal, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2002-09-05
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Silk (Textiles)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- sewing silk
1, record 6, English, sewing%20silk
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Thread silk made for hand or machine sewing purposes, particulary the finer types. Made by twisting or plying several single threads together and the doubling of two, three, or more of these in the opposite direction. 2, record 6, English, - sewing%20silk
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Do not use silk embroidery floss for couching metal threads. Use a fine quality Japanese hand sewing silk. Also it is not necessary to wax the thread for strength. Silk is one of nature's strongest fibers, stronger that steel, and wax discolors the thread. 3, record 6, English, - sewing%20silk
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Soieries
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- soie à coudre
1, record 6, French, soie%20%C3%A0%20coudre
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Commande: une série de bobines de soie à coudre de différentes couleurs. 2, record 6, French, - soie%20%C3%A0%20coudre
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La soie à coudre est un fil de soie fin et solide. La soie à coudre est employée pour la laine et la soie ainsi que pour le faufilage et l'entoilage. 3, record 6, French, - soie%20%C3%A0%20coudre
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Industrias textiles
- Sedería
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- seda para coser
1, record 6, Spanish, seda%20para%20coser
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2000-10-12
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Sewing Machines
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- industrial sewing machine
1, record 7, English, industrial%20sewing%20machine
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Industrial sewing machines : Lockstitch, Chainstitch, Blindstitch, Moss stitch, Imitation hand stitch, etc. 2, record 7, English, - industrial%20sewing%20machine
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Machines à coudre
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- machine à coudre industrielle
1, record 7, French, machine%20%C3%A0%20coudre%20industrielle
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Vente et réparation de machines à coudre industrielles et familiales, matériels de repassage, de coupe et d'automates. 2, record 7, French, - machine%20%C3%A0%20coudre%20industrielle
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2000-09-01
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Sewing (General)
- Sewing Machines
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- button sewing machine
1, record 8, English, button%20sewing%20machine
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- button sewer 2, record 8, English, button%20sewer
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Button Sewing Machine :... is a hand crank standard freearm with built-in cycle sewing of 2 or 4 hole buttons on shirts, jackets, work clothes, and all apparel. Ideal for alterations, laundry, dressmaking, tailoring, design rooms and factories... Artisan Brand hand crank or motorized. Sew-on-Button Head... plus... walk around stand. 1, record 8, English, - button%20sewing%20machine
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Button sewer with thread trimmers. Complete with table top, stand, light, drawer, thread stand, circuit breaker switch, bobbin winder, and knee foot lifter. 2, record 8, English, - button%20sewing%20machine
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Couture (Généralités)
- Machines à coudre
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- machine à coudre les boutons
1, record 8, French, machine%20%C3%A0%20coudre%20les%20boutons
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Machine spéciale pour poser les boutons sur les vêtements et autres articles textiles. 2, record 8, French, - machine%20%C3%A0%20coudre%20les%20boutons
Record 8, Key term(s)
- machine pose-boutons
- pose-boutons
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2000-05-18
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Sewing Notions
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- hand needle
1, record 9, English, hand%20needle
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Hand needles. Many types of needles are made for hand sewing, each for a specific purpose. These vary according to eye shape(long or round), length(in proportion to eye), and point(sharp, blunt, ball-point, or wedge). 1, record 9, English, - hand%20needle
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Articles et accessoires de couture
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- aiguille à main
1, record 9, French, aiguille%20%C3%A0%20main
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il existe des aiguilles à main pour presque tous les ouvrages. Elles varient selon leur chas (long ou rond), leur longueur et leur pointe (aiguë, plate, arrondie ou conique). 1, record 9, French, - aiguille%20%C3%A0%20main
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2000-03-28
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Sewing (General)
- Sewing Notions
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- sharps needle
1, record 10, English, sharps%20needle
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- sharp 1, record 10, English, sharp
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sharps needles(sizes 1-12) are the hand sewing needles in most common use. They are medium length and have a round eye. Suitable for almost all fabric weights. 1, record 10, English, - sharps%20needle
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Couture (Généralités)
- Articles et accessoires de couture
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- aiguille de couturière longue
1, record 10, French, aiguille%20de%20couturi%C3%A8re%20longue
feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- aiguille longue pour couturière 2, record 10, French, aiguille%20longue%20pour%20couturi%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Aiguille de couturière longue. Ce sont les aiguilles à main les plus employées. De longueur moyenne, elles ont un chas rond. Conviennent à presque tous les tissus. 1, record 10, French, - aiguille%20de%20couturi%C3%A8re%20longue
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2000-02-02
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Thread Spinning (Textiles)
- Sewing (General)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- sewing thread
1, record 11, English, sewing%20thread
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sewing threads are tightly twisted ply yarns made with strands having equally balanced twist, producing a circular cross section... Thread for use in commercial or home sewing machines and for hand sewing should allow easy movement when tension is applied and ease in needle threading; should be smooth, to resist friction during sewing.... 2, record 11, English, - sewing%20thread
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Filature (Textiles)
- Couture (Généralités)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- fil à coudre
1, record 11, French, fil%20%C3%A0%20coudre
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1995-11-30
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Tools and Equipment (Textile Industries)
- Cotton Industry
- Thread Spinning (Textiles)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- cotton spool
1, record 12, English, cotton%20spool
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- cotton reel 2, record 12, English, cotton%20reel
correct, Great Britain
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Spool cotton. A sewing cotton wound on small wooden spools for machine or hand use. 1, record 12, English, - cotton%20spool
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Outillage et équipement (Industries du textile)
- Industrie cotonnière
- Filature (Textiles)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- fusette à coton
1, record 12, French, fusette%20%C3%A0%20coton
correct, proposal, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- fusette 2, record 12, French, fusette
correct, proposal, feminine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fusette. Tube de carton ou de matière plastique pour enrouler du fil à coudre, l'ensemble constitué par ce tube et ce fil enroulé dessus. 3, record 12, French, - fusette%20%C3%A0%20coton
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1992-10-06
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Sewing Notions
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- hand sewing needle 1, record 13, English, hand%20sewing%20needle
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Articles et accessoires de couture
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- aiguille à coudre à la main
1, record 13, French, aiguille%20%C3%A0%20coudre%20%C3%A0%20la%20main
feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1989-03-20
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Sewing Notions
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- nylon thread
1, record 14, English, nylon%20thread
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A fine... strong thread for hand and machine sewing on light-to medium-weight synthetics. Especially suited to nylon tricot. 2, record 14, English, - nylon%20thread
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Articles et accessoires de couture
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- fil à coudre en nylon
1, record 14, French, fil%20%C3%A0%20coudre%20en%20nylon
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fil fin (...) et résistant pour coudre à la main et à la machine des tissus synthétiques légers ou moyens. Convient bien au tricot de nylon. 2, record 14, French, - fil%20%C3%A0%20coudre%20en%20nylon
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1989-02-07
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Sewing Notions
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- hand needle
1, record 15, English, hand%20needle
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
- palm needle 2, record 15, English, palm%20needle
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
hand needles are ideal for heavy sewing jobs-Both the glover and sail maker types have wedgeshaped points that pierce leather and leather like fabrics in such a way that the holes resist tearing. 1, record 15, English, - hand%20needle
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Articles et accessoires de couture
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- aiguille à main
1, record 15, French, aiguille%20%C3%A0%20main
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[les] aiguilles à main sont parfaites pour les dures besognes. L'aiguille à cuir et l'aiguille à toile à voile possèdent des pointes coniques capables de perforer le cuir et le simili-cuir, de telle sorte que les trous ne s'agrandissent pas. 1, record 15, French, - aiguille%20%C3%A0%20main
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1987-05-15
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Sewing Notions
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- silk twist thread
1, record 16, English, silk%20twist%20thread
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Coarse thread(size D) used for topstiching and hand-worked button-holes, also for decorative hand sewing and sewing on buttons. 1, record 16, English, - silk%20twist%20thread
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Articles et accessoires de couture
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- fil de soie retorse
1, record 16, French, fil%20de%20soie%20retorse
correct, masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fil solide (D) employé pour le surpiquage et les boutonnières tailleur brodées main, la couture décorative et la pose des boutons. 2, record 16, French, - fil%20de%20soie%20retorse
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1987-05-15
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Sewing Notions
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- heavy-duty thread
1, record 17, English, heavy%2Dduty%20thread
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Coarse thread(approximately size 40) used where extra strength is required for hand or machine sewing of heavy vinyl, coating, or upholstery fabrics. 1, record 17, English, - heavy%2Dduty%20thread
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Articles et accessoires de couture
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- fil à coudre résistant
1, record 17, French, fil%20%C3%A0%20coudre%20r%C3%A9sistant
correct, masculine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
- fil résistant 2, record 17, French, fil%20r%C3%A9sistant
correct, masculine noun
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fil grossier (no 40) employé pour coudre à la main ou à la machine les vinyles, étoffes à manteaux et la tapisserie d'ameublement. 2, record 17, French, - fil%20%C3%A0%20coudre%20r%C3%A9sistant
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1987-05-11
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Sewing Notions
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- polyester thread
1, record 18, English, polyester%20thread
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An all-purpose weight... suitable for hand and machine sewing on most fabrics, but particularly recommended for woven synthetics, also for knits and other stretch fabrics of any fiber. Most polyester threads have a wax or silicone finish to help them slip through fabric with a minimum of friction. 1, record 18, English, - polyester%20thread
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Articles et accessoires de couture
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- fil de polyester
1, record 18, French, fil%20de%20polyester
correct, masculine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fil tout usage [...] pour coudre à la main ou à la machine la plupart des tissus, mais plus spécialement recommandé pour les tissus synthétiques, les tricots et autres tissus extensibles. La plupart des fils de polyester sont recouverts d'un fini à la cire ou à la silicone, grâce auquel ils glissent aisément dans le tissu. 1, record 18, French, - fil%20de%20polyester
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1987-05-11
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Sewing Notions
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- silk thread
1, record 19, English, silk%20thread
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A fine(size A), strong thread for hand and machine sewing on silk and wool. Its fineness makes it ideal for basting all fabric types, as it does not leave holes from stitching or imprints after pressing. Because of its elasticity, silk is also suitable for sewing any type of knit. Recommended for tailoring because it can be molded along with the fabric in shaped areas. 1, record 19, English, - silk%20thread
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Articles et accessoires de couture
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- fil de soie
1, record 19, French, fil%20de%20soie
correct, masculine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fil fin (A), résistant, utilisé pour coudre à la main et à la machine des soieries et des lainages. Si fin qu'on l'emploie pour faufiler n'importe quel tissu. Ne laisse ni tracés de couture ni empreintes au repassage. Élastique, la soie convient aux tricots. Recommandé pour les vêtements tailleur, car il adhère parfaitement aux tissus. 1, record 19, French, - fil%20de%20soie
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1987-05-08
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Sewing Notions
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- general hand sewing needle
1, record 20, English, general%20hand%20sewing%20needle
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
General hand sewing needle. This group of hand needles is used for general-purpose sewing. Most of them are sharp needles and each has a size range sufficient to accommodate most weights of fabrics. 1, record 20, English, - general%20hand%20sewing%20needle
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Articles et accessoires de couture
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- aiguille à main de couture courante
1, record 20, French, aiguille%20%C3%A0%20main%20de%20couture%20courante
correct, feminine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
- aiguille de couture courante 1, record 20, French, aiguille%20de%20couture%20courante
correct, feminine noun
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Aiguilles à main de couture courante. Cette série d'aiguilles à main s'emploie pour la couture courante. Elles ont un bout pointu et sont calibrées pour convenir à la plupart des tissus. 2, record 20, French, - aiguille%20%C3%A0%20main%20de%20couture%20courante
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 1987-05-08
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Sewing Notions
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- heavy-duty sewing needle
1, record 21, English, heavy%2Dduty%20sewing%20needle
correct
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Heavy-duty sewing needle. These hand needles are ideal for heavy sewing jobs. Both the glover and sailmaker types have wedge-shaped points that pierce leather and leather like fabrics in such a way that the holes resist tearing. 1, record 21, English, - heavy%2Dduty%20sewing%20needle
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Articles et accessoires de couture
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- aiguille à main de couture spécialisée
1, record 21, French, aiguille%20%C3%A0%20main%20de%20couture%20sp%C3%A9cialis%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
- aiguille de couture spécialisée 1, record 21, French, aiguille%20de%20couture%20sp%C3%A9cialis%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Aiguilles de couture spécialisée. Ces aiguilles à main sont parfaites pour les dures besognes. L'aiguille à cuir et l'aiguille à toile à voile possèdent des pointes coniques capables de perforer le cuir et le simili-cuir, de telle sorte que les trous ne s'agrandissent pas. 2, record 21, French, - aiguille%20%C3%A0%20main%20de%20couture%20sp%C3%A9cialis%C3%A9e
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 1986-09-29
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Leatherworking Tools and Equipment
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- glover needle
1, record 22, English, glover%20needle
correct
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 OBS
For hand sewing, triangular points cut rather than tear through. 1, record 22, English, - glover%20needle
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Outils et machines pour le travail du cuir
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- aiguille à gants
1, record 22, French, aiguille%20%C3%A0%20gants
feminine noun
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pointe triangulaire pour couper sans déchirer le cuir. 1, record 22, French, - aiguille%20%C3%A0%20gants
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record 23 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- Sewing (General)
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- hand sewing 1, record 23, English, hand%20sewing
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
Record 23, Synonyms, English
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Couture (Généralités)
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- couture à la main
1, record 23, French, couture%20%C3%A0%20la%20main
feminine noun
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
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