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TROU FIL COUTURE [2 records]

Record 1 2022-07-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Thread Spinning (Textiles)
  • Sewing Notions
CONT

Here's what you'll need when darning. ... Darning thread is one option, and it typically includes nylon, which adds strength. However, darning thread is hard to find, and the color choices are underwhelming.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Filature (Textiles)
  • Articles et accessoires de couture
DEF

Fil constitué de plusieurs fils peu tordus servant à réparer les vêtements.

CONT

Le fil à repriser s’utilise en entrecroisant les fils sur la surface du trou afin de le recouvrir. On utilise pour cela une aiguille à chas plus large que pour la couture et sensiblement plus longue qu'une aiguille à coudre. La reprise peut s’effectuer à la main ou à la machine [...]

Spanish

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Record 2 2013-02-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Forwarding, Folding, and Binding (Printing)
CONT

Now that all the sheets are folded, we can start pre-punching the thread holes in the folds of each sheet. These holes need to be spaced at specific intervals, and in the same location on each sheet. We will be using them to hold the sewing thread and thus do the actual binding of the book.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Façonnage, pliage et reliure (Imprimerie)

Spanish

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