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Handhohlsaum / Hohlsaum

English translation: hand-drawn hemstitching

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German term or phrase:Handhohlsaum
English translation:hand-drawn hemstitching
Entered by: Alexander Schleber (X)

12:24 Aug 19, 2006
German to English translations [PRO]
Textiles / Clothing / Fashion
German term or phrase: Handhohlsaum / Hohlsaum
"Feinstes Leinen in Creme und Reinweiß wird mit aufwendigem Kreuz-Handhohlsaum kombiniert. "

Reading between the lines of the text, I think what is meant is a cross-stitch at the edge of the table linen, which creates a pattern of holes at the seam edge.

The Leo translation "hem stitching" does not apply in my opinion.

Who can explain and offer an alternative.

TIA.
Alexander Schleber (X)
Belgium
Local time: 13:47
hand-drawn hemstitching
Explanation:
Hemstitching, although it sounds like just an ordinary hem, is defined in my dictionary and in this site as a particular kind of fine finish. Check also the Google images search for hemstitch.

Definition: To ornament at the head of a broad hem by drawing out a few parallel threads and fastening the cross threads in successive small clusters; as to hemstitch a handkerchief.

http://www.bigletterlist.net/w/h/Hemstitch.htm

In order to include the "Hand-" part, you can use hand-drawn. Believe me, people who spend that much money on their sheets and table linens know what it is.

Finished with a classic hand-drawn hemstitched border.
http://www.sferralinens.com/bed/color/white/
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Melanie Nassar
United States
Local time: 14:47
Grading comment
This was difficult to decide. Thanks to both, also for the references.
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Summary of answers provided
3 +2drawn thread technique
MMUlr
3hand-drawn hemstitching
Melanie Nassar


  

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55 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +2
drawn thread technique


Explanation:
That's what I understand as 'Hohlsaum' (one example of numerous patterns):
http://www.orgsites.com/ne/omahaneedleartists/_pgg8.php3
(search 'drawn thread heart')

Hem stitch IMO is a stitch to finalize or fix the Hohlsaum (after having drawn the threads).

MMUlr
Germany
Local time: 13:47
Native speaker of: German

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Ingeborg Gowans (X)
4 mins
agree  Cetacea: Also have a look at "cross stitch drawn thread work" on http://www.volgalinen.co.uk/pages/products.aspx?categoryID=1...
4 hrs
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hand-drawn hemstitching


Explanation:
Hemstitching, although it sounds like just an ordinary hem, is defined in my dictionary and in this site as a particular kind of fine finish. Check also the Google images search for hemstitch.

Definition: To ornament at the head of a broad hem by drawing out a few parallel threads and fastening the cross threads in successive small clusters; as to hemstitch a handkerchief.

http://www.bigletterlist.net/w/h/Hemstitch.htm

In order to include the "Hand-" part, you can use hand-drawn. Believe me, people who spend that much money on their sheets and table linens know what it is.

Finished with a classic hand-drawn hemstitched border.
http://www.sferralinens.com/bed/color/white/

Melanie Nassar
United States
Local time: 14:47
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 76
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This was difficult to decide. Thanks to both, also for the references.
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