Sastre in english
Tailor
pronunciation: teɪlɜr part of speech: noun, verb
pronunciation: teɪlɜr part of speech: noun, verb
In gestures
sastre = clothier ; tailor.
Example: The report presents a description of materials to be used by uniform clothiers in coat and trousers, shako, tie, gloves, and spats.Example: You really need to unstitch the lining and have a tailor look inside the coat before you know if your suit can suffer alterations.more:
» cajón de sastre = catch-all ; mixed bag ; rag-bag [ragbag] ; grab-bag .
Example: The assistant's position frequently degenerates into a 'catch-all' position, with the assistant ending up with a number of miscellaneous odd-jobs (sometimes 'keep-busy' type jobs, well below his or her capabilities). Example: The book trade is a mixed bag of ups and downs even within one broad category of publishing. Example: In practice the generalia class, as we shall see, is also used as a rag-bag for miscellaneous items that will not fit anywhere else. Example: This emphasis on specialisation turns the core curricula into a superficial grab-bag.» tijeras de sastre = pinking shears ; pinking scissors ; pinking shear scissors .
Example: Do not use sharpening stone on pinking shears. Example: Microsurgical pinking scissors are used to cut commissures and other thick structures. Example: Most fabrics fray, and before pleating a fabric you should neaten the edges cutting them with pinking shear scissors.