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Dart
A tuck in the fabric that is sewn. It is used to define the shape of a garment making a two dimensional piece of fabric into a three-dimensional garment. Darts are usually seen where the body curves:...
Frise
Often made from rayon but can also be made from mohair, silk and synthetics. The ground or backing yarns are usually made of cotton. Sometimes jute or hemp is combined with the cotton. It has a pile...
Open-shoulder construction
A method used on better coats that is characterized by hand-sewn lining shoulder...
Balanced Weave
A term used to describe a woven construction in which the same size yarn and the same number of threads per inch is used in both warp and filling....