besättningen

English translation: trimming / braiding

22:13 Nov 19, 2006

Swedish to English translations [PRO]
Social Sciences - Textiles / Clothing / Fashion / clothing/ sewing

Swedish term or phrase: besättningen

in the context of clothing...
is this a hemline? trimline? trimming? braid?

can someone explain this as clearly as possible? thanks.

from a novel...
"man ska nog rynka den vita besättningen lite så attt den klockar sig."

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English translation:trimming / braiding

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Local time: 20:32

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trimming / braiding

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trimming / braiding

Explanation:
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Peter Linton (X)
Local time: 20:32
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 6

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