Uppdragen

English translation: Gathered

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Swedish term or phrase:Uppdragen
English translation:Gathered
Entered by: Plamen Nenchev

17:54 Feb 12, 2011
Swedish to English translations [PRO]
Textiles / Clothing / Fashion / Fashion
Swedish term or phrase: Uppdragen
Korsetter, långa underbyxor och flera underkjolar var ofta fint veckade eller uppdragna och försedda med band och rosetter.

Is it as simple as pulled up? Doesn't sound like it from the context...
Plamen Nenchev
Bulgaria
Local time: 05:05
Gathered
Explanation:
Sort of pulled up to creat small folds
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jhdarsee
United States
Local time: 21:05
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Gathered


Explanation:
Sort of pulled up to creat small folds

Example sentence(s):
  • Making a gathered skirt is a good easy project for a beginning sewer or someone who is new to designing their own clothes. Read more: How to Make a Gathered Skirt | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_2331120_make-gathered-skirt.html#ixzz1DlioT7vw

    Reference: http://www.ehow.com/how_2331120_make-gathered-skirt.html
jhdarsee
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Local time: 21:05
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