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A garment-cleaning process using chemical solvents instead of water, required for fabrics that distort, shrink or bleed dye when laundered, such as wool suiting and structured silks.

Applique scissors with one wide, flat, blunt-tipped blade that slides beneath the top fabric layer to trim it without cutting the layer below.

A hooded, loose-fitting coat closed with rope-and-toggle fastenings looped through leather or fabric tabs, originally worn by naval crews.

Loose trousers with a bib front and adjustable shoulder straps, traditionally made from sturdy cotton twill or denim for manual labor.

Crisp, lustrous silk woven from irregular, slubbed yarn, producing a fabric with a slight sheen and characteristic texture, popular for structured garments and eveningwear.

Routine removal of lint and dust from a sewing machine's bobbin case and feed dogs to prevent overheating, jamming, and premature wear.

A long, lightweight coat cut loosely for ease of movement, traditionally worn over clothing to protect it from dust and weather.

Large envelope-style fabric cover for a duvet, closed with buttons, ties, or a zipper along one edge, sized to fit standard bedding dimensions.

Color transferring onto another fabric during washing, or running when the garment gets wet, comes from unfixed or excess dye in the fibers, common in dark or hand-dyed fabrics. Wash separately in cold water with a color-catcher sheet.