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Taper
opposite of flare in that gets narrower towards bottom of garment.
  Tartan
distinctively coloured plaid woolen fabrics. Each pattern originally associated with one of the Scottish clans (tribes sharing the same name such as 'Macdonald').
  Tiers [ ]
gathered layers of ruffles to decorate bouffant skirts as in Spanish flamenco dresses.
  Toggle [ ]
piece of wood or horn used for closure by passing through loop.
  Top stitch
stitch on outside of garment, often used as a design feature.
Veil
net or lace used as trim on hat, part of bridal wear or placed on head as decorative accessory. Original purpose to hide face.
  Vent [ ]
vertical slit going up from the hem as in back of men's suit jackets.
  Vest/Waistcoat
(Br.Eng.)-Short sleeveless top with V-neckline, no collar and button front closure. Americans also apply this word to knitted pullovers of same shape.
Warp print
design is printed onto warp yarns with roller printing method before filling yarns are woven in. Gives soft, shimmering pattern.