Garments
Garment forms, components and construction techniques.
15 terms
- Accessories
- Items worn or carried with clothing, such as bags, belts, scarves and jewelry.
- Bodice
- The upper portion of a dress or similar garment, generally covering the torso above the waist.
- Dart
- A stitched fold that takes in fabric to shape a garment around the body.
- Haute couture
- A controlled French designation for fashion houses meeting specific requirements for made-to-order clothing and its presentation.
- Hem
- The finished edge of a garment or fabric, often made by folding and securing the edge.
- Lingerie
- Underwear and nightwear, often made with fabrics such as lace, silk or fine cotton.
- Made-to-measure
- Making a garment by adjusting an existing pattern to a customer's measurements.
- Neckline
- The shape and edge of a garment's opening around the neck.
- Prêt-à-porter
- French for ready-to-wear: clothing made in standard sizes and offered ready for purchase.
- Ready-to-wear
- Clothing made in standard sizes and offered ready for purchase.
- Tech pack
- A set of specifications and instructions used to communicate how a garment or product should be made.