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EMPIECEMENT DOS [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-11-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Sewing (General)
- Sewing Techniques and Stitching
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- split back yoke
1, record 1, English, split%20back%20yoke
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- split yoke 2, record 1, English, split%20yoke
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The yoke is the back part of the shirt that connects neck and shoulders and may assume a variety of shapes and patterns depending on the shirt model. Commonly, the yoke is made of one piece of fabric. However, on custom shirts, it makes sense to have a split yoke so the varying degree of your sloped shoulders can be accommodated correctly. Also, a split back yoke can help to match the shirt pattern on the sleevehead. A split yoke is also often used on higher end [ready-to-wear] shirts, but since they are symmetrical, the impact is limited. 2, record 1, English, - split%20back%20yoke
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Couture (Généralités)
- Techniques d'exécution et points de couture
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- empiècement dos divisé
1, record 1, French, empi%C3%A8cement%20dos%20divis%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2004-03-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Clothing (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- back yoke
1, record 2, English, back%20yoke
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A piece of fabric that connects the back of a garment to the shoulders. 2, record 2, English, - back%20yoke
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The fleece sweat shirt is a relaxed fit garment featuring a full length zipper front closure with a roll collar and front and back yoke. 3, record 2, English, - back%20yoke
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- empiècement de dos
1, record 2, French, empi%C3%A8cement%20de%20dos
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- empiècement arrière 2, record 2, French, empi%C3%A8cement%20arri%C3%A8re
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le chandail de laine polaire est de style décontracté, et il comporte une fermeture à glissière pleine longueur à l'avant ainsi qu'un col roulé et un empiècement du devant et de dos. 1, record 2, French, - empi%C3%A8cement%20de%20dos
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1985-05-21
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Sewing (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- open yoke back
1, record 3, English, open%20yoke%20back
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Couture (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- empiècement dos ouvert
1, record 3, French, empi%C3%A8cement%20dos%20ouvert
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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