Fashion Terms and Styles for Women's Garments - ScholarsArchive ...
Fashion Terms and Styles for Women's Garments - ScholarsArchive ...
Fashion Terms and Styles for Women's Garments - ScholarsArchive ...
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Camisole<br />
Neckline just above the bustline, held by<br />
straps over the shoulder. Strap width may<br />
vary from very narrow (spaghetti) to<br />
wide.<br />
Funnel<br />
High neckline cut in one with garment by<br />
slanting or curving shoulder seams<br />
upward towards the neck. (Also called<br />
built-up neckline.)<br />
Gathered<br />
Full neckline drawn close to neck. May<br />
be adjusted or gathered with a drawstring<br />
cord or elastic. (Also called drawstring,<br />
peasant, or gypsy neckline.)<br />
Cowl<br />
Draped neckline resulting from bias cut<br />
with excess fabric <strong>for</strong>ming soft folds in<br />
front or back.<br />
B<strong>and</strong>ed<br />
Flat, shaped narrow b<strong>and</strong> finishing the<br />
neckline <strong>and</strong> front opening.<br />
Bib<br />
A front center portion of a garment,<br />
usually oval or square. May be set into a<br />
blouse or dress below the neckline or<br />
extend upward from the waist of pants or<br />
a skirt.<br />
Yoke<br />
A separate portion of the garment in the<br />
shoulder <strong>and</strong> neckline area. Seamline<br />
attaching yoke to lower portion may be<br />
straight, horizontal, angled, or curved.