Glossary entry (derived from question below)
German term or phrase:
Linksgenäht
English translation:
(in this context) decorative seam stitching
Added to glossary by
Marc Rothman
Nov 29, 2015 19:49
8 yrs ago
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German term
United Kingdom
Linksgenäht
German to English
Other
Textiles / Clothing / Fashion
Leather manufacture
This is from a description of different types of leather:
Passformen Lederhandschuhe:
• Comfort Fit: Handgenähte Lederhandschuhe , aus sportlichen Ledern (Peccary, Hirsch, Curly und Lammfell). Bequemer, leichter Einschlupf. Angenehmes Tragegefühl.
• Slim Fit: Linksgenähte Lederhandschuhe, aus feinsten äthiopischen Lamm-Leder Qualitäten. Schmeichelnde, schlanke Passform für einen eleganten Look.
The first search result returned is for a shirt on Amazon described as 'Washed-Black Longshirt links-genäht', which unfortunately leaves me none the wiser.
Further research turns up: 'Ein besonders Hobby von Walter Göwert ist das fertigen von mittelalterlichen Lederschuhen. Diese Schuhe bestehen komplett aus Leder und werden auf links genäht.' The lower case initial for 'links' suggests that here it is being used adjectivally (left) rather than as a noun, but I can't find any reference to 'left stitching' in EN.
Passformen Lederhandschuhe:
• Comfort Fit: Handgenähte Lederhandschuhe , aus sportlichen Ledern (Peccary, Hirsch, Curly und Lammfell). Bequemer, leichter Einschlupf. Angenehmes Tragegefühl.
• Slim Fit: Linksgenähte Lederhandschuhe, aus feinsten äthiopischen Lamm-Leder Qualitäten. Schmeichelnde, schlanke Passform für einen eleganten Look.
The first search result returned is for a shirt on Amazon described as 'Washed-Black Longshirt links-genäht', which unfortunately leaves me none the wiser.
Further research turns up: 'Ein besonders Hobby von Walter Göwert ist das fertigen von mittelalterlichen Lederschuhen. Diese Schuhe bestehen komplett aus Leder und werden auf links genäht.' The lower case initial for 'links' suggests that here it is being used adjectivally (left) rather than as a noun, but I can't find any reference to 'left stitching' in EN.
Proposed translations
(English)
| 3 | (in this context) decorative seam stitching |
Dorothy Schaps
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| 3 +1 | inside out/reverse seams |
Wendy Streitparth
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| 3 | stitched from the left |
David Hollywood
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| 3 | inseam |
Andrea Garfield-Barkworth
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Proposed translations
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(in this context) decorative seam stitching
If you sew something 'auf links', it means you place the fabric 'wrong sides together'. You would usually do this to make seams and then turn the item 'inside out' so that the right sides are showing and the seams are concealed on the inside.
However in this case I think the seams on the gloves are visible for decorative purposes. (I've included a link of an example, I hope it works!) The point is to have the 'wrong sides' showing so the fabric has been sewn 'right sides together' and has not been turned inside out to conceal the seams.
To translate the sentence you have, I'd put something along these lines:
Gloves featuring decorative seam stitching made from the finest Ethiopian lamb's leather.
However in this case I think the seams on the gloves are visible for decorative purposes. (I've included a link of an example, I hope it works!) The point is to have the 'wrong sides' showing so the fabric has been sewn 'right sides together' and has not been turned inside out to conceal the seams.
To translate the sentence you have, I'd put something along these lines:
Gloves featuring decorative seam stitching made from the finest Ethiopian lamb's leather.
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thank you."
30 mins
David Hollywood
Native in English
worked for int. orgs (IMF, OAS, IDB)
Native in: English
Works in: Spanish to English, German to English
Related KudoZ points
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77
stitched from the left
In the so-called negative cut, the glove is stitched from the left. uhlsport.com
Bei dem sogenannten negativen" Schnitt wird der Handschuh von links genäht.
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Note added at 34 mins (2015-11-29 20:23:36 GMT)
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or: left-stitched
Bei dem sogenannten negativen" Schnitt wird der Handschuh von links genäht.
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Note added at 34 mins (2015-11-29 20:23:36 GMT)
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or: left-stitched
+1
1 hr
Wendy Streitparth
Germany
Germany
Native in English
Works in field
Germany
45 years experience
Native in: English (Variant: British)
Works in: German to English, French to English, Spanish to English, and 2 more.
Related KudoZ points
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20
inside out/reverse seams
Alexander Wang shiny leather satchel with inside-out seams.
http://www.neimanmarcus.com/en-de/Alexander-Wang-Rocco-Insid...
http://www.neimanmarcus.com/en-de/Alexander-Wang-Rocco-Insid...
3 hrs
Andrea Garfield-Barkworth
Germany
Germany
Native in English
Specializes in field
Germany
Reach a wider audience
Native in: English (Variant: British) 
Works in: German to English
Related KudoZ points
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8
inseam
Mainly used on women's gloves, but occasionally on men's dress gloves. Sewn inside out, which results in both edges being inside when finished. Especially used for unlined or silk lined gloves.
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