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Formbesatz

English translation: Shaped facing

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German term or phrase:Formbesatz
English translation:Shaped facing
Entered by: Phoebe Indetzki

09:34 Nov 15, 2013
German to English translations [PRO]
Textiles / Clothing / Fashion
German term or phrase: Formbesatz
This is from a clothes' manufacturer's description of their new autumn/winter range:

"Verschiedene Tops und eine schlichte Hose in edler Kombination aus Seide mit Formbesatz."

There is no further context/information, and I can't even picture what this is supposed to be!

TIA for any help...
Phoebe Indetzki
Local time: 02:19
Shaped facing
Explanation:
"A shaped facing is a separate piece of fabric cut from a pattern to the same shape and on the same grain as the garment edge it will finish."

A bit technical, a term from tailoring/dressmaking - maybe fashion designers call it something prettier when selling their creations

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Note added at 18 mins (2013-11-15 09:52:58 GMT)
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Here's a useful glossary/dictionary - if you like sewing :-)

http://stashforgood.com/?p=1526

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Note added at 32 mins (2013-11-15 10:06:32 GMT)
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Often translated as edging, trim or for instance, when the "Besatz" is "Rüschen, Stickerei or Spitze " ,simply frills, embroidery or lace and the appropriate location on the garment. e.g a filly collar, a lace cuff and similar.

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Note added at 2 hrs (2013-11-15 12:31:06 GMT)
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That should, of course be frilly NOT filly
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Yorkshireman
Germany
Local time: 02:19
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Thank you :-)
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Shaped facing


Explanation:
"A shaped facing is a separate piece of fabric cut from a pattern to the same shape and on the same grain as the garment edge it will finish."

A bit technical, a term from tailoring/dressmaking - maybe fashion designers call it something prettier when selling their creations

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Note added at 18 mins (2013-11-15 09:52:58 GMT)
--------------------------------------------------

Here's a useful glossary/dictionary - if you like sewing :-)

http://stashforgood.com/?p=1526

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Note added at 32 mins (2013-11-15 10:06:32 GMT)
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Often translated as edging, trim or for instance, when the "Besatz" is "Rüschen, Stickerei or Spitze " ,simply frills, embroidery or lace and the appropriate location on the garment. e.g a filly collar, a lace cuff and similar.

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Note added at 2 hrs (2013-11-15 12:31:06 GMT)
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That should, of course be frilly NOT filly


    Reference: http://fashionbook.forza6.com/catalogo/term_390.html
Yorkshireman
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Local time: 02:19
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Thank you :-)
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