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HORSEHAIR BRAID [1 record]

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Record 1 1987-05-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sewing (General)
  • Clothing (General)
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.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Couture (Généralités)
  • Vêtements (Généralités)
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.

Spanish

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