Glossary entry

English term or phrase:

hairline seam

Dutch translation:

confectienaad

Added to glossary by Saskia Steur (X)
Aug 27, 2007 08:42
16 yrs ago
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English term

hairline seam

English to Dutch Other Art, Arts & Crafts, Painting sewing
type of seam - its definition/description is af follows:

Stitch along seamline with right sides together using 12 to 16 stitches per inch. Stitch again with a narrow zig-zag positioning so that the needle goes into the fabric next to the original seam.
Trim the seam allowance close to zig-zag using small sharp scissors, embroidery or appliqué scissors work very well.
Turn right side out and press with the tip of the iron.

What is this called in Dutch?
Proposed translations (Dutch)
4 confectienaad

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confectienaad

Ik heb ze ontzettend veel genaaid, maar zie nu pas dat die naden zo heten (ja, er moest per se een uitleg in dit hok).
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