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ZIGZAG STITCH [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2000-10-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Sewing (General)
- Sewing Techniques and Stitching
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- "T" stitch zigzag lockstitch 1, record 1, English, %5C%22T%5C%22%20stitch%20zigzag%20lockstitch
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- T-stitch zigzag lockstitch 2, record 1, English, T%2Dstitch%20zigzag%20lockstitch
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The T-Stitch is a good background stitch. It creates a light, lacy look because every other canvas intersection is left unworked. The amount of laciness can be controlled by the weight of the thread -- use a heavier thread for a more solid appearance or a lighter thread for more airiness. 2, record 1, English, - %5C%22T%5C%22%20stitch%20zigzag%20lockstitch
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Couture (Généralités)
- Techniques d'exécution et points de couture
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- point en T
1, record 1, French, point%20en%20T
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Key term(s)
- point en E
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2000-09-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Sewing Machines
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- zigzag stitch machine
1, record 2, English, zigzag%20stitch%20machine
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- zigzag machine 2, record 2, English, zigzag%20machine
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Machine Zigzag: Using a medium width zigzag and slightly shortened stitch length, stitch close to the raw edge of the seam allowance. Adjust pressure and tension to attain a properly balanced stitch ... Uses: This is probably the most common seam finish. It's a nice finish for medium-weight woven fabrics that ravel. Advantages: Relatively easy finish to apply. Does not add bulk. Fairly effective at controlling moderate raveling. 2, record 2, English, - zigzag%20stitch%20machine
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Zigzag stitch: Machine stitch of variable length and width used to finish the raw edge of a seam allowance on frayable fabrics. 3, record 2, English, - zigzag%20stitch%20machine
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Machines à coudre
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- machine à point zigzag
1, record 2, French, machine%20%C3%A0%20point%20zigzag
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- machine à point en zigzag 2, record 2, French, machine%20%C3%A0%20point%20en%20zigzag
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2000-09-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Sewing (General)
- Sewing Techniques and Stitching
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- zigzag stitch
1, record 3, English, zigzag%20stitch
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Zigzag stitch: Machine stitch of variable length and width used to finish the raw edge of a seam allowance on frayable fabrics; a commonly used machine stitch. 1, record 3, English, - zigzag%20stitch
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Couture (Généralités)
- Techniques d'exécution et points de couture
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- point zigzag
1, record 3, French, point%20zigzag
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- point en zigzag 2, record 3, French, point%20en%20zigzag
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Point zigzag : Point machine très employé, de longueur et de largeur variables, permettant de surfiler les bords bruts d'un rentré sur un tissu qui s'effiloche. 3, record 3, French, - point%20zigzag
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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