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HEM FACING [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1989-03-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Sewing (General)
- Clothing (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- hem facing
1, record 1, English, hem%20facing
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A wide, flexible tape cut to the width (approximately 2 inches) ... Available in a bias strip with edges prefolded to the inside and in a more decorative lace construction. 1, record 1, English, - hem%20facing
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... prepackaged hem facings are useful when there is insufficient hem depth for a turned-up hem in a garment or a wish to eliminate bulk in a hem made from a heavy fabric. Bias hem facings can also be used as a wide casing or pressed in half for use as a binding. 1, record 1, English, - hem%20facing
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Couture (Généralités)
- Vêtements (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- faux ourlet
1, record 1, French, faux%20ourlet
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les faux ourlets sont de larges bandes de ruban souple précoupées en largeurs commodes et qui servent de parementures. Disponibles en dentelle ou en bandes coupées dans le biais et terminées par une ressource sur l'envers. Pratiques pour allonger les jupes dont le bord est trop étroit pour être replié, ou pour éliminer le volume de l'ourlet dans les tissus lourds. Ils s'utilisent aussi comme ganses ou, pliés en deux, comme bordures (...). 1, record 1, French, - faux%20ourlet
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1987-06-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Sewing (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- faced-slashed pocket
1, record 2, English, faced%2Dslashed%20pocket
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- faced placket 2, record 2, English, faced%20placket
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, 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 2, English, - faced%2Dslashed%20pocket
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Couture (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- patte doublée
1, record 2, French, patte%20doubl%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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