A tape sewn along the front edge of a coat from top of the lapel to bottom of the facing. On less expensive coats, this tape starts at the bottom of the lapel (called the breakline). The tape is usually sewn with an edge-knife machine.
Some more terms: Art/Embroidery linena balanced plain weave fabric usually of linen or linen/cotton. It is made from smooth round yarns (not flattened by calendering). Used as a base for embroidered table linen, pillowcases, also in...
Luster
A surface shining of a textile that appears to the naked...
Ulster
A long loose overcoat of Irish origin made of heavy material, as...
Cambre
A term for lightweight, sheer, open weave linen...
Binding
In sewing, binding is used as both a noun and a verb to refer to finishing a seam or hem of a garment, usually by rolling or pressing then stitching on an edging or....