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Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2004-07-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textile Industries
  • Sewing Notions
DEF

A soft cotton, cellulose or synthetic yarn rope, 1/8 to 1 inch (3.2 to 25.4 mm) in diameter, either twisted to form a cable or cylindrically shaped with a mesh of woven thread.

OBS

Uses: - As a filler for piping and cording; in tubing for belts and straps; trapunto; - To make corded buttonholes and pockets; - To make corded tucks; - To delineate hem edge of bell sleeve and skirt; - As a style feature to delineate and add body to hem edge of garment.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industries du textile
  • Articles et accessoires de couture
DEF

Cordonnet ou ruban de fil, de soie, d'or ou d'argent, tressé en rond ou à plat, et qui est employé comme ornement [...] dans le vêtement.

OBS

Militaire : Accessoire du chapeau d'uniforme.

Spanish

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Record 2 2003-11-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sewing (General)
CONT

The bib overall with adjustable suspenders is fully lined and insulated ... There is a zipper front closure with adjustable waist tabs and belt loops.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Couture (Généralités)
DEF

Petite bande généralement du même tissu que le vêtement dont elle fait partie, servant à tenir une ceinture en place sans l'empêcher de coulisser.

CONT

La salopette comporte une fermeture à glissière à l'avant, des tirants de réglage et des ganses.

Spanish

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Record 3 2000-12-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sewing Notions
  • Furniture Industries
DEF

Cord over which a strip of material is folded in order to be placed at the edge or seam of a garment, cushion, etc. to reinforce or trim it.

CONT

When the fabric for the welt has been cut it is sewed into one long strip. This is done by laying a piece at right angles to another piece with the front of the fabrics facing. The strips are sewed across the corner at a 45° angle. ... When this is opened you will have a flat seam that runs across the material at an angle. When you have joined the fabric together the welt cord is sewed in.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Articles et accessoires de couture
  • Industrie du meuble
DEF

Cordonnet ou ruban étroit servant à border, à faire des brides, à orner.

Spanish

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