Garments & patterns

Small garment tied or snapped around an infant's neck to protect clothing while feeding, typically made with absorbent or wipeable fabric and a curved neckline.

Padded, adjustable shoulder straps constructed with webbing and sliders, engineered to distribute a backpack's weight and attach securely to its body at multiple points.

Rigid or semi-rigid panel, of plastic canvas, cardboard, or heavy interfacing, inserted into the bottom of a bag to help it hold its shape and stand upright.

Fabric or webbing band attached to a bag to allow it to be carried by hand or over the shoulder, constructed as a folded tube, topstitched strip, or webbing length.

A close-fitting garment worn next to the skin beneath other clothing, designed to wick moisture and regulate body temperature during activity.

A sleeve fitted at the shoulder that flares progressively wider toward the wrist, producing a bell-shaped silhouette at the hem.

Tailored shorts with a hem ending just above the knee, cut with a fitted waist and straight or slightly tapered leg.

A cutting technique in which pattern pieces are placed at a 45-degree angle to the fabric's grainline, producing extra drape, stretch, and a fluid hang.

A collective term for the four major North American commercial pattern publishers—Simplicity, McCall's, Butterick, and Vogue—known for tissue-paper multi-size patterns sold in retail envelopes.

A two-piece swimsuit consisting of a separate top and bottom that expose the midriff, typically constructed from stretch swim fabric.

A long sleeve that is full through the forearm and gathered into a fitted cuff at the wrist, historically associated with clerical and Victorian dress.

A tailored jacket, single- or double-breasted, structured with shoulder padding and often lapels, worn as smart separates rather than part of a matched suit.

A loose-fitting upper-body garment for women, traditionally softer and more decorative than a tailored shirt, often gathered or finished at the waist or hip.

A wide, shallow neckline that runs nearly horizontally from shoulder to shoulder, closely following the collarbone.

A one-piece garment combining a jacket and trousers into a single front-zippered or buttoned suit, designed to protect the wearer's clothing during manual work.

A short jacket with a fitted, ribbed waistband and cuffs, a front zipper closure, and a rounded collar, originating from military flight wear.

A close-fitting underwear or swimwear bottom cut with legs extending toward the upper thigh, offering fuller coverage than a bikini brief.

An undergarment designed to support and shape the bust, typically constructed with cups, a band, and shoulder straps.

An unstructured, unpadded bra typically without underwire, made from soft or stretch fabric and intended for light support or as outerwear.

A skirt with an outer layer gathered at the waist and again at the hem into a lining, creating a rounded, puffed silhouette.

Bag pattern with a round or oval base and cylindrical body that tapers slightly, typically closed with a drawstring, zip, or flap at the top.

A fitted, often boned bodice-length undergarment or top that shapes the torso from bust to waist, typically worn without a separate bra.

A collared shirt closing at center front with a full button placket, traditionally structured with a yoke, cuffs, and sleeve plackets.