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A line skirt: This is when the hem of the skirt flares to an A line shape.

Back Yoke: At the top of skirts or shoulders of clothes there is a fitted and shapely piece.

Boning: Boning is plastic paneling strips beneath the clothes to add support and give the body added sculpt and shape.

Bustier: A top that is designed to add shape to the bustline. Usually it is has no straps and paneled with elastic and plastic.

Chiffon: A strong yet lightweight plain weaved fabric made of tight durable twists in yarn.

Crochet: A lace effect created with a hook and yarn on a piece of clothing or footwear.

Duster:A coat used in summer that is long and used with or without a hook or button fastener.
Empire Waist: When the waist of a top or dress will start under the bustline.

Faux: Used with such items as pearls, leather and furs, this word is French for imitation or replication.

Gathering: When material is bunched in an area by threads that have been pulled together when stitching.

Halter Top: A usually backless garment with straps that gather and tie at the back of the neck.

Jacquard: Opposite to printing a design on clothing, the design is embroidered into the clothing to give it a raised edge.

Kimono: Long design like a coat that is tied in the middle and usually with wide sleeves.

Lettuce Edge: an edge lining of small ruffle like on hems and necklines.

Mandarin Collar: Resembles an Asian collar , that tends to be short and straight band like.

Notched Collar:This is a design on the collar in 2 piece and worn open.

Paisley: A Scottish like design with same based yarn colors and is in a swirling print in either screen or woven.

Ruching: A slight gathered pleating around the border that creates a ruffled or texture effect.

Shawl Collar: A collar with one piece that is form din an elegant design that trails around the head.

Tankini: With the freedom of a bikini with lots of coverage this is a beautiful two piece bathing suit.

Velour: Used to add interest on shirts or coats, it is a smooth ruffled fabric piece of several fabrics and materials.

Voile: Usually used for summer clothing for women, it is a soft and light fabric piece made of cotton, silk or wool.

Yoke: A garment that has a fitted piece on the top shoulders made by a individual piece of fabric added across front and back.