inserts to accentuate bulk or silhouette a in shoulder pads in coats, jackets or suits.
] shiny flat round disc sewn on to garment for decorative trim.
tear drop design.
a wire framework to enlarge side of skirt at waist area.
squares of various fabrics sewn together to form pattern.
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small full flare over the hip area used in women's jackets, skirts and dresses.
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decorative trim made of small loops.
see under 'check'.
Woven or printed rectangular design. Typically formed through use of multicolored yarns placed at right angles to each other. Found in tartans and N.American outdoor shirts.
] a fold of cloth used to achieve fullness or design effect.
Types:
Accordion - narrow at top widening at bottom.
Box - double pleat formed by two folds that meet in centre.
Inverted - opposite of Box with no folds visible from outside.
Kick - small pleat at lower edge of skirt.
Knife - single fold of fabric used as a pleat.
Types:
Bellow/ Safari/ Cargo - patch pocket with centre box pleat which expands when used.
Bound/ Slot/ Slash/ Slit - Pocket inside garment with finished edges forming a slit opening.
Envelope - patch pocket with side pleats for expansion.
Flap - inner pocket with flap to cover opening.
Inseam - pocket sewn to side seam with nearly invisible opening
Kangaroo - very large patch pocket in cetre of garment, often used to keep hands warm.
Key - small patch pocket normally sewn near waistband for keys or coins.
Patch - pocket sewn to outside of garment and totally visible.
body forming silhouette formed by using lengthwise panels and flared skirt. Used in women's dresses and coats.
round-like garment design produced by gathering fabric, e.g. in the sleeve. See bubble skirt also.
synonymous with sweater or jersey.