avslut

English translation: bottom edge (in this context)

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Swedish term or phrase:avslut
English translation:bottom edge (in this context)
Entered by: Paul Lambert

16:38 Apr 26, 2012
Swedish to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Textiles / Clothing / Fashion / Ladies' fashion
Swedish term or phrase: avslut
Not sure if this is a hem or something else.
Context given: (same as before)

""B Bolero med 3/4-ärm. Knappar fram. Längd ca 36 cm i stl 38/40. Stickad av 100% bomull med struktur. Ribbade muddar/avslut. Tvätt 40°."
Paul Lambert
Sweden
Local time: 05:40
bottom edge (in this context)
Explanation:
It sounds like the garment may not have a hem as such. Ribbade muddar/avslut just means that both the garment cuffs and bottom edge are ribbed.
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JaneD
Sweden
Local time: 05:40
Grading comment
It was a close one, but in context I think your answer fit best. Thanks!
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4hem
SafeTex
3bottom edge (in this context)
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bottom edge (in this context)


Explanation:
It sounds like the garment may not have a hem as such. Ribbade muddar/avslut just means that both the garment cuffs and bottom edge are ribbed.

JaneD
Sweden
Local time: 05:40
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 4
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It was a close one, but in context I think your answer fit best. Thanks!
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1 day 1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
hem


Explanation:
hem is used in the fashion world for jumpers and skirts


    Reference: http://www.google.fr/search?um=1&hl=fr&rlz=1C1AVSJ_enFR458FR...
SafeTex
France
Local time: 05:40
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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