cuir piqué sellier
English translation: saddler\'s sewn leather
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| 11:27 May 6, 2010 |
| French to English translations [PRO] Tech/Engineering - Materials (Plastics, Ceramics, etc.) / leather | ||||
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| 4 | leather, (with) saddler's stitch |
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| 2 +1 | saddler's sewn leather |
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peer agreement (net): +1saddler's sewn leather Explanation: Or leather sewn by a saddler. At least, that's what I assume "piqué" means, though it is just possible that it could mean "tooled", ie pierced with decorative holes etc. |
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leather, (with) saddler's stitch Explanation: Depending how the expression fits into your text ... This has come up before, as piqué façon sellier if memory serves, but is undoubtedly unfindable here now. SADDLERS STITCH. The saddlers stitch is used for heavy leather. Two threaded needles are used at one time, both going through the same hole from opposite ... books.google.com/books?isbn=0763751987... I'd go for some form of SADDLERS STITCH, where you have 2 needles passing through the same hole such that they tie a knot inside the hole. Very strong. ... www.livinghistory.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?f=3&t...start. Stitching is done using SADDLERS STITCH; this involves two needles and an awl (a tool to pierce the leather). Two needles are used for added strength. ... www.esksaddlery.co.uk/page7.htm All of my leather items are cut, prepared and stitched by hand, using the SADDLERS STITCH, the strongest stitch in the leather trade. ... cgi.ebay.co.uk/Reins-Your-Choice-Size-Style-/320527072584 |
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