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TWISTED STITCH [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2000-12-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Sewing Techniques and Stitching
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- saddle stitch
1, record 1, English, saddle%20stitch
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- big stitch 2, record 1, English, big%20stitch
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Saddle stitch. This is a variation of the running stitch, but the stitches and spaces between them are longer, generally 1/4 to 1/2 inch. Used primarily for hand topstitching and intended to be a strong accent, the saddle stitch is usually done with buttonhole twist, embroidery floss, or tightly twisted yarn, often in a contrasting color. 1, record 1, English, - saddle%20stitch
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Techniques d'exécution et points de couture
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- point sellier
1, record 1, French, point%20sellier
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Point devant dont la longueur et les espaces mesurent habituellement de 1/4 pouce à 1/2 pouce. Ce point, utilisé principalement pour surpiquer à la main et souligner certains contours,s'exécute avec du fil retors, du fil à broder ou une laine filée serrée, de couleur soutenue ou contrastante. 1, record 1, French, - point%20sellier
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1995-06-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Knitting Techniques - Various
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- twisted stitch 1, record 2, English, twisted%20stitch
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Does not turn the stitch as knitting through the back of the loop does but works them out of order, therefore moving the position of the stitch on the fabric. 2, record 2, English, - twisted%20stitch
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Techniques de tricot diverses
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- maille torse
1, record 2, French, maille%20torse
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] une maille retournée. On y parvient en la prenant par derrière pour la tricoter à l'endroit, ce qui croise les fils. 2, record 2, French, - maille%20torse
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1992-07-10
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Needle Embroidery
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- rosette chain 1, record 3, English, rosette%20chain
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[This stitch] must be worked evenly and closely, with no loose top edge. Work from right to left and bring the thread through at right end of the upper line, pass it to the left and hold down with the left thumb. Insert the needle into the upper line a short distance from where it first emerged and bring it out on the lower line with the thread under the needle point. Draw the needle throught the loop and, using the head of the needle, pass it under the top edge of the stitch. (A Complete Guide to Embroidery, P. Dawson, 1976, p. 43). 1, record 3, English, - rosette%20chain
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Rosette Chain is a decorative line stitch, based on the Twisted Chain. Its texture is good for edging curved geometrical shapes such as a circle, or for outlining small flower shapes. It is attractive in white thread on a colored background and is useful for decorative purposes on objects that do not have to be laundered.(The Stitches of Creative Embroidery, J. Enthoven, 1964, p. 142). 1, record 3, English, - rosette%20chain
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Broderie à l'aiguille
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- point de chaînette en rosette
1, record 3, French, point%20de%20cha%C3%AEnette%20en%20rosette
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Pour exécuter ce point], travailler sur deux lignes parallèles. Sortir l'aiguille sur la ligne supérieure à droite, passer le fil du côté gauche et le maintenir avec le pouce gauche. Piquer dans la ligne supérieure tout près de l'endroit où le fil est sorti et sortir juste au-dessus de la ligne du bas, en passant le fil sous la pointe de l'aiguille (...) Tirer l'aiguille au travers et la passer sous le fil du dessus (...) sans prendre un seul brin du tissu. 1, record 3, French, - point%20de%20cha%C3%AEnette%20en%20rosette
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Rosette en point de chaînette : Fournitures. Pour ce motif décoratif, utiliser de la soie de moyenne grosseur ou du coton perlé. De la laine à broder donnera un effet de galon rustique. Suggestions. Ce motif répété ornera des vêtements ou du linge. (Broderie : techniques et points, D. Hall, 1981, p. 37). 2, record 3, French, - point%20de%20cha%C3%AEnette%20en%20rosette
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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