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Dress King fashion network - fashion terms Category: General technical and industrial > Fashion Date & country: 29/03/2018, USA Words: 195

knitted
[Fabrics] Formed by interlacing yarn or thread in a series of connected loops with needles.

jacquard
[Fabrics] Woven fabrics manufactured by using the Jacquard attachment on the loom. This attachment provides versatility in designs and permits individual control of each of the warp yarns. Thus, fabrics of almost any type or complexity can be made. Brocade and damask are types of jacquard woven fabrics.

jewel neck
A high round neckline resting simply at the base of the neck.

jersey
[Fabrics] The consistent interlooping of yarns in the jersey stitch to produce a fabric with a smooth, flat face, and a more textured, but uniform back. Jersey fabrics may be produced on either circular or flat weft knitting machines.

intarsia
[Fabrics] A colored design knitted on both sides of a fabric.

intermission length/Hi -Lo
An intermission -length gown features a hem falling between the knees and ankle; the Hi -Lo variation is a gown of intermission length on the front and floor length or longer in the back.

illusion bodice
A bodice made of sheer material giving the illusion of no bodice.

hip pockets
Pockets which are sewn on the front of the garment at hip height.

hook & eye closure
A 2 -part fastening device (as on a garment or a door) consisting of a metal hook that catches over a bar or into a loop.

Hollywood waistband
Characterized by a full elasticized back and a side zipper/button closure.

illusion sleeve
A sleeve made of sheer material giving the illusion of no sleeve.

halter top
A sleeveless bodice with a high choke or wrap neck that may be backless.

hankerchief style
The hem of a blouse or skirt that is gently jagged to form flowing points.

heather
[Fabrics] A yarn that is spun using pre-dyed fibers. These fibers are blended together to give a particular look. (For example, black and white may be blended together to create a gray heathered yarn.) The term, heather, may also be used to describe the fabric made from heathered yarns.

georgette
[Fabrics] A sheer lightweight fabric, often made of silk or from such manufactured fibers as polyester, with a crepe surface. End-uses include dresses and blouses.

gingham
[Fabrics] A medium-weight, plain-weave fabric with a plaid or check pattern.

gauze
[Fabrics] A thin, sheer plain-weave fabric made from cotton, wool, silk, rayon, or other manufactured fibers. End-uses include curtains, apparel, trimmings, and surgical dressings.

gabardine
[Fabrics] A tightly woven, twilled, worsted fabric with a slight diagonal line on the right side. Wool gabardine is known as a year-round fabric for business suiting.

frog closure
Chinese closing of decorative cording or braid. A soft ball of cording or a button is used to complete the closure.

gaucho
Wide -legged pants or divided skirt reaching mid -calf and worn with boots.

foil
[Fabrics] A thin piece of material put under another material to add color or brilliance.

flat -front pants
Straight pants, often seamless and pocketless.

fleece
[Fabrics] A soft, bulky, deep-piled knitted or woven fabric.

flannel
[Fabrics] A warm, soft fabric made in tightly woven twill or plain weave and finished with a light napping.

form -fitting/slim -fit
Straight from waist to ankle except for a slight curve around the hip.

fagoting
[Fabrics] an embroidery produced by pulling out horizontal threads from a fabric and tying the remaining cross threads into groups of an hourglass shape.

faille
[Fabrics] A glossy, soft, finely-ribbed, silk-like woven fabric made from cotton, silk, or manufactured fibers.

fishtail train
Fitted around the hips and flares out from the knee to the hemline.

fitted point sleeve
A long, narrow sleeve that tapers to a point which rests against the back of the hand.

empire waist
This waistline begins just below the bust.

embroidered
[Fabrics] An embellishment of a fabric or garment in which colored threads are sewn into the fabric to create a design. Embroidery may be done either by hand or machine.

empire bodice
A bodice that ends just below the bust, sometimes low -cut and gathered.

empire seams
A seam that is sewn directly below the bustline.

faux fur
[Fabrics] Artificial fur made from synthetic material.

dropped shoulders
Characterized by the shoulder/sleeve seam falling off the shoulder.

dupioni
[Fabrics] Similar to shantung, this textured fabric is recognized by irregular-sized, thick fibers woven into the base fabric. Fibers that create the texture, are thicker and heavier than those used in shantung.

elastin
[Fabrics] A protein that is similar to collagen and is the chief constituent of elastic fibers.

draped bodice
An extra piece of material is draped over the bustline.

dropped waist/low waist
A waistline that is sewn below the body's natural waistline.

dolman sleeve
Cut as an extension of the bodice, the dolman sleeve is designed without a socket for the shoulder, creating a deep, wide armhole that reaches from the waist to a narrowed wrist. Also called a batwing sleeve.

double -breasted
Having one -half of the front lapped over the other, and usually has a double row of buttons and a single row of buttonholes.

double -tee top
A layered look with one T -shirt over another.

diamond neck
A diamond -shaped cutout that fastens at the front or back neckline.

denim
[Fabrics] True denim is a twill-weave, cotton-like fabric made with different colored yarns in the warp and the weft. Due to the twill construction, one color predominates on the fabric surface.

crinoline
Petticoats stiffened with horse -hair to enable the bell -like skirts of the early nineteenth century, that was eventually replaced with the bustle.

crepe
[Fabrics] Used to describe all kinds of fabrics--wool, cotton, silk, rayon, synthetics and blends-that have a crinkle, crimped or grained surface.

crepe back satin
[Fabrics] A satin fabric in which highly-twisted yarns are used in the filling direction. The floating yarns are made with low twist and may be of either high or low luster. If the crepe effect is the right side of the fabric, the fabric is called satin-back crepe.

cropped top/jacket
Hem is cut just above the waist.

crinkled
[Fabrics] Forming many short bends or ripples.

crocheted
[Fabrics] Loose, open knit made by looping thread with a hooked needle. Used for light, summer sweaters.

crew neck
A round neck with ribbed banding that fits close to the base of the neck.

cotton
[Fabrics] A unicellular, natural fiber that grows in the seed pod of the cotton plant. Fibers are typically 1/2 inch to 2 inches long. The longest staple fibers, longer than 1-1/2 inch, including the Pima and Egyptian varieties, produce the highest quality cotton fabrics.

concealed snap/velcro/button placket
A slit in a garment where closures are hidden.

convertible collar
A rolled collar that can be worn open or closed. Sewn directly to the neckline.

column skirt/straight skirt
Also referred to as a pencil skirt, this skirt is a straight line with no flare or fullness at the hem or waistline.

corset top/boned bodice
A form -fitting, usually strapless bodice with boning and either laces or snap closures, styled in the fashion of the ladies undergarment of the same name.

cowl neck
A neckline featuring a piece of material attached to a garment at the neck, which may be used as a hood or draped loosely in a swag from shoulder to shoulder at the front neckline or back.

Chantilly lace
[Fabrics] This lace has a net background, and the pattern is created by embroidering with thread and ribbon to create floral designs. The pattern has areas of design that are very dense, and the pattern is often outlined with heavier cords or threads.

chambray
[Fabrics] A plain woven fabric that can be made from cotton, silk, or manufactured fibers, but is most commonly cotton. It incorporates a colored warp (often blue) and white filling yarns.

chemise/skimmer
Simply a straight unbelted dress with varying sleeves and length.

chintz
[Fabrics] A usually glazed printed cotton fabric.

chapel train
The most popular of all train lengths, it flows from three to four feet behind the gown.

charmeuse
[Fabrics] Trade name of silk and silk-like fabrics that are characterized by a shiny, soft, satin-like appearance

chiffon
[Fabrics] A plain, woven, lightweight, extremely sheer, airy, and soft silk fabric, containing highly twisted filament yarns. The fabric, used mainly in evening dresses and scarves, can also be made from rayon and other manufactured fibers.

cambric
[Fabrics] A fine thin white linen fabric.

canvas
[Fabrics] A strong, durable, closely woven cotton fabric.

cashmere
[Fabrics] A luxury fiber obtained from the soft, fleecy undergrowth of the Kashmir goat of Tibet, Mongolia, China, Iran, Iraq, and India. Most commonly used in sweaters, shawls, suits, coats, and dresses.

cap sleeve
A small, short sleeve which sits on the shoulder, either forming a stiff cap or falling on to the arm to provide minimal coverage.

capri pants
Fairly straight -cut pants, tapered to the mid -calf.

cardigan jacket
A usually collarless sweater or jacket that opens the full length of the center front.

cargo
Characterized by sporting a large pocket usually with a flap and a pleat.

camisole
A short, sleeveless garment for women.

camp pockets
Pockets that are sewn to the outside of the garment, usually squared off and characterized by seaming.

brocade
[Fabrics] A heavy, exquisite, jacquard-type fabric with an all-over raised pattern or floral design.

cathedral train
(Also known as a monarch train); a cascading train extending six to eight feet behind the gown, for the most formal weddings.

boy -leg
Shorts, undergarments, or swimwear that has a close fitting leg that reaches half way down the thigh.

boucle
[Fabrics] A knit or woven fabric made from a rough, curly, knotted boucle yarn. The fabric has a looped, knotted surface and is often used in sportswear and coats.

broomstick
A skirt or dress that is characterized by numerous pleats and crinkled material.

box -pleated
Two folds of fabric brought together to form a pleat.

boot -cut
Cut below the belly button and slightly flares from the knee to the ankle.

bolero jacket
A loose, waist -length jacket open at the front.

blazer
A long -sleeved sports jacket with lapels.

beaded
[Fabrics] This refers to any style of fabric that has beads embroidered into the design. Beading can be done at the time the lace is made or can be re-embroidered after the lace is made.

bike tards
A close -fitting, one -piece garment from the top of the torso to the hem of the shorts.

bias cut
Cut diagonally across the grain of a fabric. Used to create garments that follow the body curves closely.

back drape
A length of material attached either at the shoulder or the waist that flows over the back to floor length. In some cases it is removable.

bengaline
[Fabrics] A fabric with a crosswise rib made from textile fibers (as rayon, nylon, cotton, or wool) often in combination.

besom pockets
A pocket sewn inside the garment with access through a welted slit -type opening.

bandeau/tube top
A band -shaped covering for the breasts.

bateau neck/boat neck
A high, wide, straight neckline that runs straight across the front and back, meeting at the shoulders; the same depth in the front and back.

back yoke
A fitted or shaped piece at the top of a skirt or at the shoulder of various garments.

ball gown
Characterized by a very full skirt that begins at the waist and continues to a formal length. The skirt waist is seamed and can be of various styles.

angora
[Fabrics] The hair of the Angora goat. Also known as Angora mohair. Angora may also apply to the fur of the Angora rabbit.

appliqué
[Fabrics] A cutout decoration fastened to a larger piece of material.

ballerina neckline
This is a low neckline that usually occurs with strapless or spaghetti strapped dresses.