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BOX PLEAT [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-10-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Sewing Techniques and Stitching
- Hosiery and Apparel Industry (Textiles)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- box pleat
1, record 1, English, box%20pleat
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A pleat consisting of two parallel creases facing opposite directions and forming a raised band. 2, record 1, English, - box%20pleat
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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. 3, record 1, English, - box%20pleat
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Techniques d'exécution et points de couture
- Habillement et bonneterie (Textiles)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- pli rond
1, record 1, French, pli%20rond
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 plis ronds résultent de deux plis plats couchés en sens opposés et dont les creux sont juxtaposés sur l'envers. 2, record 1, French, - pli%20rond
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-08-31
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Sewing Techniques and Stitching
- Hosiery and Apparel Industry (Textiles)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- inverted box pleat
1, record 2, English, inverted%20box%20pleat
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- inverted pleat 2, record 2, English, inverted%20pleat
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Inverted pleats have two fold lines and a common placement line. The two folds of each pleat are turned towards each other and must meet. The back folds face away from each other. 3, record 2, English, - inverted%20box%20pleat
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Techniques d'exécution et points de couture
- Habillement et bonneterie (Textiles)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- pli creux
1, record 2, French, pli%20creux
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble de deux plis couchés en vis-à-vis et formant entre eux un creux. 2, record 2, French, - pli%20creux
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un pli creux est formé de deux plis plats qui se regardent. 3, record 2, French, - pli%20creux
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Les plis creux sont en fait des plis ronds vus du côté inversé. À chaque pli [creux] correspondent deux plis plats. 4, record 2, French, - pli%20creux
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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