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Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-07-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Needle Embroidery
- Sewing Techniques and Stitching
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- herringbone stitch
1, record 1, English, herringbone%20stitch
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- catch stitch 2, record 1, English, catch%20stitch
correct
- mossoul stitch 2, record 1, English, mossoul%20stitch
correct
- plaited stitch 2, record 1, English, plaited%20stitch
correct
- witch stitch 2, record 1, English, witch%20stitch
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a line stitch that has the appearance of a crossed zigzag. 2, record 1, English, - herringbone%20stitch
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The herringbone stitch can be used to join two layers of fabric while maintaining flexibility. It also is frequently used to hold down single-fold hems or the edges of patches. 3, record 1, English, - herringbone%20stitch
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
When placed in multiple rows, the herringbone stitch also can be used as a filling stitch. 2, record 1, English, - herringbone%20stitch
Record 1, Key term(s)
- catchstich
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Broderie à l'aiguille
- Techniques d'exécution et points de couture
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- point de chausson
1, record 1, French, point%20de%20chausson
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- point de flanelle 2, record 1, French, point%20de%20flanelle
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Point de croix formant un entrecroisement de points obliques sur l'endroit du tissu. 3, record 1, French, - point%20de%20chausson
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Point de couture et de broderie, le point de chausson est essentiellement utilisé pour faire des ourlets dans les étoffes épaisses ou élastiques, ou pour assembler deux tissus. 4, record 1, French, - point%20de%20chausson
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2005-11-01
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Sewing Techniques and Stitching
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- rolled hem
1, record 2, English, rolled%20hem
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, 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 2, English, - rolled%20hem
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This type of hem is often used for edging very thin or sheer fabrics. 2, record 2, English, - rolled%20hem
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Rolled hems can be made by hand, or by machine with the aid of the hemmer foot... 3, record 2, English, - rolled%20hem
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Techniques d'exécution et points de couture
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- roulotté
1, record 2, French, roulott%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- ourlet roulé 2, record 2, French, ourlet%20roul%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
- ourlet roulotté 2, record 2, French, ourlet%20roulott%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
- ourlet rouleauté 3, record 2, French, ourlet%20rouleaut%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, 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 2, French, - roulott%C3%A9
Record number: 2, 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 2, French, - roulott%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2001-04-01
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Spacecraft
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- highly eccentric magnetosphere satellite
1, record 3, English, highly%20eccentric%20magnetosphere%20satellite
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Engins spatiaux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- satellite magnétosphérique à orbite très excentrique
1, record 3, French, satellite%20magn%C3%A9tosph%C3%A9rique%20%C3%A0%20orbite%20tr%C3%A8s%20excentrique
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2000-10-12
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Sewing (General)
- Sewing Techniques and Stitching
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- cover stitch
1, record 4, English, cover%20stitch
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- covering stitch 2, record 4, English, covering%20stitch
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cover stitch foot. Invaluable in achieving a truly professional finish with industry standard cover stitch ... Use this foot for cover stitch hemming, seaming, binding, elastic application and zipper insertion. 3, record 4, English, - cover%20stitch
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The 5 mm cover stitch. You can hem and serge in a single operation-giving you a professional finish quickly and easily. Use it for sweatshirt hems, sewing on elastic bands, and much more. Fantastic decorative effects can also be achieved with the cover stitch! 4, record 4, English, - cover%20stitch
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Couture (Généralités)
- Techniques d'exécution et points de couture
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- point de recouvrement
1, record 4, French, point%20de%20recouvrement
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Machine à coudre. Surjeteuse [...] électronique, 5 fils, différentiel, guide de couture, bras libre,points de recouvrement et chaînette. 1, record 4, French, - point%20de%20recouvrement
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le point de recouvrement est obtenu au moyen de plusieurs fils. Le fil de recouvrement ne traverse pas l'étoffe à coudre et reste sur l'endroit de la couture. Il est fixé par les fils d'aiguille qui sont à leur tour reliés sur l'envers par les fils boucleurs. Les points de recouvrement sont utilisés dans la réalisation des coutures plates et dans l'exécution des coutures élastiques sur les tissus maille. Ils servent aussi pour réaliser des coutures décoratives. 2, record 4, French, - point%20de%20recouvrement
Record 4, Key term(s)
- point couvrant
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2000-09-20
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Environmental Management
- Pig Raising
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Hog Environmental Management Strategy
1, record 5, English, Hog%20Environmental%20Management%20Strategy
correct, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- HEMS 1, record 5, English, HEMS
correct, Canada
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. 1, record 5, English, - Hog%20Environmental%20Management%20Strategy
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Gestion environnementale
- Élevage des porcs
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Stratégie de gestion de l'environnement des élevages porcins
1, record 5, French, Strat%C3%A9gie%20de%20gestion%20de%20l%27environnement%20des%20%C3%A9levages%20porcins
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- SGEEP 1, record 5, French, SGEEP
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada. 1, record 5, French, - Strat%C3%A9gie%20de%20gestion%20de%20l%27environnement%20des%20%C3%A9levages%20porcins
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2000-07-27
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Metal Forming
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- flattening die
1, record 6, English, flattening%20die
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A die used to flatten sheet metal hems; that is, a die that can flatten a bend by closing it. This die consists of a top and bottom die with a flat surface that can close one section(flange) to another(hem, seam). 1, record 6, English, - flattening%20die
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Usually in plural. 1, record 6, English, - flattening%20die
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Formage des métaux
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- outil à aplatir les bords
1, record 6, French, outil%20%C3%A0%20aplatir%20les%20bords
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 2000-05-17
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Period Costumes (Museums and Heritage)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- sleeveweight
1, record 7, English, sleeveweight
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Oriental art, XXth century. 1, record 7, English, - sleeveweight
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
weights : Round pieces of lead-like metal, pierced with two holes in the center and used to weight hems of curtains, draperies, and shades so that they hang better. Covered chain weights are a form of weighted tape used in the hems of sheer curtains. 2, record 7, English, - sleeveweight
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Costumes anciens (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- plomb de manche
1, record 7, French, plomb%20de%20manche
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Plomb : Pastille de plomb que l'on coud dans l'ourlet d'un vêtement, d'un rideau pour leur donner de la tenue. 2, record 7, French, - plomb%20de%20manche
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2000-05-15
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Sewing Notions
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- skirt marker
1, record 8, English, skirt%20marker
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... a useful tool for measuring hems accurately. The marker should be adjustable for all heights of hemline. The most common type of skirt marker has a puffer that is squeezed in order to puff chalk through a tube to mark the garment fabric around the required hemline. 1, record 8, English, - skirt%20marker
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Articles et accessoires de couture
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- arrondisseur
1, record 8, French, arrondisseur
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- arrondisseur de jupe 2, record 8, French, arrondisseur%20de%20jupe
correct, masculine noun
- trusquin 2, record 8, French, trusquin
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil constitué d'une règle graduée et d'un élément mobile, pour mesurer la distance au sol d'un ourlet afin de l'arrondir. 1, record 8, French, - arrondisseur
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le trusquin ou arrondisseur de jupe reporte avec exactitude la mesure constante de l'ourlet. Les marqueurs à épingles sont les plus précis [...] Le modèle avec craie vous permet de marquer vous-même vos ourlets, mais la craie laisse des traces sur certains tissus. Il se vend des trusquins qui combinent les deux techniques et qui s'adaptent aux longueurs à la mode. 2, record 8, French, - arrondisseur
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2000-03-28
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Sewing Notions
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- yardstick
1, record 9, English, yardstick
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A measuring rod a yard long. 2, record 9, English, - yardstick
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Yardstick is best device for taking long, straight measurements. Good also for checking grainlines, marking hems. Be sure surface of wood is smooth. 3, record 9, English, - yardstick
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Articles et accessoires de couture
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- règle de trente-six pouces
1, record 9, French, r%C3%A8gle%20de%20trente%2Dsix%20pouces
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Règle de trente-six pouces. Sert à prendre les longues droites, à vérifier le sens du droit fil et à marquer les ourlets. En bois lisse. 1, record 9, French, - r%C3%A8gle%20de%20trente%2Dsix%20pouces
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2000-03-25
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Fabric Nomenclature
- Sewing Notions
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- seam binding
1, record 10, English, seam%20binding
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A narrow strip of fabric in plain weave used(as in garments) to strengthen seams, finish hems, or cover raw edges. 2, record 10, English, - seam%20binding
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Nomenclature des tissus
- Articles et accessoires de couture
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- bordure pour couture
1, record 10, French, bordure%20pour%20couture
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- ruban à ourlets 2, record 10, French, ruban%20%C3%A0%20ourlets
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
ruban dont on garnit intérieurement les ourlets, les coutures. 3, record 10, French, - bordure%20pour%20couture
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le pluriel : des extra-forts. 1, record 10, French, - bordure%20pour%20couture
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1999-02-24
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Period Costumes (Museums and Heritage)
- Clothing Accessories
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- cut-work
1, record 11, English, cut%2Dwork
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Decorative borders of deep indentations cut into edges of garments, inc. hats, 13th and 14th Cent. 1, record 11, English, - cut%2Dwork
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Applied to hems, hoods, capes. 1, record 11, English, - cut%2Dwork
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Costumes anciens (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
- Accessoires vestimentaires
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- déchiqueture
1, record 11, French, d%C3%A9chiqueture
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Découpure, taillade (surtout d'une étoffe). 1, record 11, French, - d%C3%A9chiqueture
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Mode allemande du XVe s., adoptée principalement à la cours de Bourgogne; elle consistait à découper les bords des vêtements et les manches, la patte du chaperon, etc. 2, record 11, French, - d%C3%A9chiqueture
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1997-10-27
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Sewing Machines
- Sewing (General)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- hump jumper
1, record 12, English, hump%20jumper
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Hump jumper : Stitch through uneven thicknesses of fabric smoothly without stopping stitches or breaking needles. The hump jumper keeps presser foot level when sewing over bulky seams, perfect for sewing hems on denims. Also prevents fine fabrics from being pulled into the bobbin at the beginning of a seam; slipped under a button it creates a perfect shank. 2 sizes included 1/8" and 1/16".(Source : Great Notion Sewing supply Ltd-British Columbia). 2, record 12, English, - hump%20jumper
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Machines à coudre
- Couture (Généralités)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- pied pour couture de tissus d'épaisseurs inégales
1, record 12, French, pied%20pour%20couture%20de%20tissus%20d%27%C3%A9paisseurs%20in%C3%A9gales
proposal, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- pied pour couture de tissus d'épaisseurs irrégulières 1, record 12, French, pied%20pour%20couture%20de%20tissus%20d%27%C3%A9paisseurs%20irr%C3%A9guli%C3%A8res
proposal, masculine noun
- pied pour couture de tissus épais inégaux 1, record 12, French, pied%20pour%20couture%20de%20tissus%20%C3%A9pais%20in%C3%A9gaux
proposal, masculine noun
- pied pour couture de tissus épais irréguliers 1, record 12, French, pied%20pour%20couture%20de%20tissus%20%C3%A9pais%20irr%C3%A9guliers
proposal, masculine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1996-03-12
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Sewing Notions
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- sewing gauge 1, record 13, English, sewing%20gauge
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- seam gauge 2, record 13, English, seam%20gauge
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sewing gauge is 6 in.(15 cm) ruler with a sliding marker that adjusts to desired measurement, and keeps it constant when marking. Ideal for hems, scallops, tucks, pleats, button-spacing. 1, record 13, English, - sewing%20gauge
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Sewing gauge helps make quick, accurate measurements for hems, buttonholes, scallops and pleats. It is a small, 6 inch(15 cm) metal or plastic ruler with a sliding marker. 2, record 13, English, - sewing%20gauge
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Articles et accessoires de couture
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- règlette
1, record 13, French, r%C3%A8glette
feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- réglet 2, record 13, French, r%C3%A9glet
masculine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
réglet : Petite règle graduée en centimètres permettant de marquer régulièrement les largeurs de plis, la hauteur des ourlets, les écartements de boutonnières. 2, record 13, French, - r%C3%A8glette
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Certains réglets sont munis d'un curseur, d'autres d'encoches. 2, record 13, French, - r%C3%A8glette
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1990-07-17
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Underwear
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- knit hem
1, record 14, English, knit%20hem
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pyjamas with short sleeves and knit hems. 1, record 14, English, - knit%20hem
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 2 OBS
hem: the border on a garment or piece of cloth, usually made by folding the edge and sewing it down. 2, record 14, English, - knit%20hem
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Lingerie
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- bord en côtes
1, record 14, French, bord%20en%20c%C3%B4tes
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- bord en tricot 1, record 14, French, bord%20en%20tricot
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pyjama à manches courtes avec un bord en côtes. 1, record 14, French, - bord%20en%20c%C3%B4tes
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1989-03-23
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Sewing (General)
- Sewing Techniques and Stitching
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- slip stitch
1, record 15, English, slip%20stitch
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
- slip-stitch 2, record 15, English, slip%2Dstitch
correct
- slipstitch 3, record 15, English, slipstitch
correct
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A concealed stitch for sewing folded edges(as hems, facings or appliqués) made by alternately running the needle inside the fold and picking up a thread or two from the body of the article. 1, record 15, English, - slip%20stitch
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Couture (Généralités)
- Techniques d'exécution et points de couture
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- point coulé
1, record 15, French, point%20coul%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Point presque invisible que vous formez en glissant le fil dans une ressource du tissu. Il s'emploie pour réunir un bord replié à un morceau à plat ou à un autre bord replié. Point coulé régulier : Il sert à assembler deux bords repliés. [...] Point coulé irrégulier : Il sert à réunir un bord replié à un morceau à plat. Ce point est également utile pour piquer poches appliquées, garnitures, doublures de manteaux et de vestes ainsi que pour fixer les bords d'une parementure au biais d'une fermeture à glissière. 1, record 15, French, - point%20coul%C3%A9
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1989-01-24
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Sewing (General)
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- drawstring
1, record 16, English, drawstring
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
- drawing string 1, record 16, English, drawing%20string
correct
- draw-ribbon 2, record 16, English, draw%2Dribbon
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A string, cord, or tape inserted into hems or casings or laced through eyelets for use in closing a bag or controlling fullness in garments or curtains. 1, record 16, English, - drawstring
Record 16, Key term(s)
- drawing ribbon
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Couture (Généralités)
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- lacet de serrage
1, record 16, French, lacet%20de%20serrage
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
coulisse: Ourlet ou rempli qu'on fait à un vêtement, une étoffe, pour y passer un cordon, un lacet de serrage. 1, record 16, French, - lacet%20de%20serrage
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
- hem gauge
1, record 17, English, hem%20gauge
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Hem gauge speeds marking of straight or curved hems; edge is turned and pressed in one step. Useful, too, adjusting pattern lengths. 1, record 17, English, - hem%20gauge
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Articles et accessoires de couture
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- gabarit pour ourlet
1, record 17, French, gabarit%20pour%20ourlet
correct, masculine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Gabarit pour l'ourlet, il accélère le marquage des bords droits ou arrondis; le bord est rabattu et pressé en une seule opération. 1, record 17, French, - gabarit%20pour%20ourlet
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Gabarit : Appareil ou accessoire pour vérifier les mesures ou permettre de coudre à une distance donnée d'un repère. 1, record 17, French, - gabarit%20pour%20ourlet
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
- sewing gauge
1, record 18, English, sewing%20gauge
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sewing gauge is 6[ inches] ruler with a sliding marker that adjusts to desired measurement, keeps it constant when marking. Ideal for hems, tucks, pleats, or button spacing. 1, record 18, English, - sewing%20gauge
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Articles et accessoires de couture
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- règle à curseur
1, record 18, French, r%C3%A8gle%20%C3%A0%20curseur
correct, feminine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Règle à curseur. Mesure 6 [pouces], est munie d'un curseur coulissant, qui s'ajuste aux mesures désirées et les maintient uniformes. Parfaite pour les ourlets, plis, remplis, et pour l'espacement des boutons. 1, record 18, French, - r%C3%A8gle%20%C3%A0%20curseur
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
- pin marker
1, record 19, English, pin%20marker
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Skirt marker is an easy-to-use, accurate tool for marking hems. Of the various types, pin marker is most exact, but takes two people; chalk model can be operated without assistance, but chalk will not come out of some fabrics. Pin-and-chalk combination available. Buy marker that is adjustable to all fashion lengths. 1, record 19, English, - pin%20marker
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Articles et accessoires de couture
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- marqueur à épingles
1, record 19, French, marqueur%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9pingles
correct, masculine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le trusquin ou arrondisseur de jupe reporte avec exactitude la mesure constante de l'ourlet. Les marqueurs à épingles sont les plus précis, à condition qu'on vous aide. Le modèle avec craie vous permet de marquer vous-même vos ourlets, mais la craie laisse des traces sur certains tissus. Il se vend des trusquins qui combinent les deux techniques et qui s'adaptent aux longueurs à la mode. 1, record 19, French, - marqueur%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9pingles
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 (General)
- Clothing (General)
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- horsehair braid
1, record 20, English, horsehair%20braid
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A stiffening made from transparent nylon strands, is used to finish the bottom of hems so as to emphasize the flare of the skirt; most often found on long evening wear. Available in 1/2 and 1 inch widths; wider braid may have a presewed ease thread along one edge. 1, record 20, English, - horsehair%20braid
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Couture (Généralités)
- Vêtements (Généralités)
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- ruban de crin
1, record 20, French, ruban%20de%20crin
correct, masculine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Ruban qui] sert à finir le bas des ourlets ou donner de la forme aux jupes larges. On l'emploie surtout pour ourler les robes du soir. Vendu en largeurs de 1/2 [pouce] et de 1 [pouce]. Le ruban large porte déjà, sur un de ses bords, un fil de soutien. 1, record 20, French, - ruban%20de%20crin
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 1986-03-18
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Sewing Techniques and Stitching
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- hand-rolled hem
1, record 21, English, hand%2Drolled%20hem
correct
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, 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 21, English, - hand%2Drolled%20hem
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Techniques d'exécution et points de couture
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- ourlet rouleauté à la main
1, record 21, French, ourlet%20rouleaut%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20la%20main
correct, masculine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, 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 21, French, - ourlet%20rouleaut%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20la%20main
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 1986-03-18
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Sewing Techniques and Stitching
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- machine-rolled hem
1, record 22, English, machine%2Drolled%20hem
correct
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record number: 22, 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 22, English, - machine%2Drolled%20hem
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Techniques d'exécution et points de couture
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- ourlet rouleauté à la machine
1, record 22, French, ourlet%20rouleaut%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20la%20machine
correct, masculine noun
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record number: 22, 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 22, French, - ourlet%20rouleaut%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20la%20machine
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record 23 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- hand rolled hems 1, record 23, English, hand%20rolled%20hems
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
Record 23, Synonyms, English
Record 23, Textual support, English
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- ourlets roulés à la main 1, record 23, French, ourlets%20roul%C3%A9s%20%C3%A0%20la%20main
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 OBS
EU 1529a(29) 1, record 23, French, - ourlets%20roul%C3%A9s%20%C3%A0%20la%20main
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
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