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SURFILAGE [2 records]

Record 1 2005-05-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Carpets and Upholstery Textiles
DEF

A method of finishing edges of area rugs cut from roll goods by use of a heavy coloured yarn sewn around the edges in a close overcast stitch.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tapis et textile d'ameublement
DEF

Méthode de finition d'une carpette coupée à partir d'un rouleau de moquette consistant à passer un gros fil de couleur qui chevauche les bords de la carpette au moyen de points de surfil.

CONT

Un large éventail de fils en coton et en polyester filé, utilisé pour les smocks, les coutures décoratives et le surfilage de tapis.

Spanish

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Record 2 1989-03-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sewing (General)
  • Sewing Techniques and Stitching
DEF

The act of stitching raw edges of fabric to prevent raveling.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Couture (Généralités)
  • Techniques d'exécution et points de couture
DEF

Action de surfiler un bord d'étoffe coupé, pour l'empêcher de s'effilocher.

Spanish

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