| a-line |
Skirt shape that is fitted at the waist and extends in
a gentle angle to the hem. Clothing term. |
| armscye |
The armhole of a garment; measurement around the top of
the arm at the shoulder joint. Clothing term. |
| cap ease |
The difference between cap and armhole measurement.
General sewing term. |
| couture |
1. The business of designing, making, and selling
highly fashionable, usually custom-made clothing for women. 2.
Dressmakers and fashion designers considered as a group. 3. The
high-fashion clothing created by designers. |
| crotch |
Location on pants where the legs meet; where the
inseams intersect with the pants front and back. Clothing term. |
| dart |
A "V" shaped, tapered adjustment to a pattern to allow
for more fullness in the one area or less fullness in other areas.
Clothing term.
|
| ease |
Fullness of a garment above and beyond body
measurements. Wearing ease is the minimum fullness for mobility and
comfort. Clothing term. |
| flounce |
Gathered strip of fabric applied to a skirt, usually at
the hem. Clothing term. |
| godet |
A three cornered piece of fabric inserted into a
garment to add flare or room. Clothing term. |
| gusset |
A square or diamond shaped piece of fabric inserted
into a garment. Clothing term. |
| inseam |
Seam inside the leg of pants that runs from the crotch
to the hem. Also, any inner seam. Clothing term. |
| princess line |
The style of a pattern where the bodice or skirt has
been split into 2 pieces for each quarter of the body. Pattern
drafting/clothing term.
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| rise |
Pants measurement from the crotch to the waist.
Clothing term. |
