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Record 1 2022-10-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sewing Techniques and Stitching
  • Hosiery and Apparel Industry (Textiles)
DEF

A pleat consisting of two parallel creases facing opposite directions and forming a raised band.

CONT

In a box pleat, the two upper folds of the pleat face in opposite directions, while the two under folds are laid toward each other. The seam is located on the inside of this type of pleat.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Techniques d'exécution et points de couture
  • Habillement et bonneterie (Textiles)
CONT

Les plis ronds résultent de deux plis plats couchés en sens opposés et dont les creux sont juxtaposés sur l'envers.

Spanish

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