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Fiche 1,  Justifications,  Anglais

Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT

A welt seam has a similar appearance to a flat-fell seam but is less bulky, so it is suitable for heavier or thicker fabrics.  2, fiche 1, Anglais, - welt%20seam

Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT

At first glance, welt seams look like topstitched seams but when examined closely, welts are thicker between the seamline and topstitched row and form a definite ridge.  3, fiche 1, Anglais, - welt%20seam

Fiche 1,  Justifications,  Français

Fiche 1,  Justifications,  Espagnol

Fiche 2,  Justifications,  Anglais

Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 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.  3, fiche 2, Anglais, - welt%20cord

Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 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.  1, fiche 2, Anglais, - welt%20cord

Fiche 2,  Justifications,  Français

Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF

Cordonnet ou ruban étroit servant à border, à faire des brides, à orner.  4, fiche 2, Français, - ganse

Fiche 2,  Justifications,  Espagnol