Kugelärmel

English translation: set-in sleeve

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German term or phrase:Kugelärmel
English translation:set-in sleeve
Entered by: Ingeborg Gowans (X)

00:19 Oct 14, 2008
German to English translations [PRO]
Textiles / Clothing / Fashion / sewing techniques for garments
German term or phrase: Kugelärmel
The context is sewing of garments in the textile industry. Specifically, it is impossible to use flat seams when sewing on a "Kugelärmel".
Arne Marko
Canada
Local time: 14:59
set-in sleeve
Explanation:
o the reference (previous Kudoz question) this wouldbe the term here, Arno, ; greetings to Fredericton
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Ingeborg Gowans (X)
Canada
Local time: 14:59
Grading comment
I'll go with set-in sleeve, this appears to fit better in the context (functional alpine underwear). Many thanks!
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Summary of answers provided
4puff sleeve
David Moore (X)
3set-in sleeve
Ingeborg Gowans (X)
Summary of reference entries provided
balloon sleeve/ set-in sleeve?
Crow&Finch (X)

  

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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
set-in sleeve


Explanation:
o the reference (previous Kudoz question) this wouldbe the term here, Arno, ; greetings to Fredericton

Ingeborg Gowans (X)
Canada
Local time: 14:59
Native speaker of: German
PRO pts in category: 25
Grading comment
I'll go with set-in sleeve, this appears to fit better in the context (functional alpine underwear). Many thanks!
Notes to answerer
Asker: Thank you Ingeborg! Greetings from East Leicester. Cheers, Arne

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8 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
puff sleeve


Explanation:
That's what I commonly heard them called in days gone by - google "puff sleeve" and be surprised how many hits there are. Here's just one:

http://www.catwalkqueen.tv/salepuff-missselfridge.jpg

David Moore (X)
Local time: 18:59
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 77
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Reference comments


39 mins
Reference: balloon sleeve/ set-in sleeve?

Reference information:
discussed previously, maybe this helps?


    Reference: http://www.proz.com/kudoz/german_to_english/textiles_clothin...
Crow&Finch (X)
Australia
Native speaker of: German
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