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A narrow strip of lace fabric, often with one finished scalloped edge, applied to garment edges or seams as embellishment.

A zipper insertion in which one side of fabric overlaps the zipper tape, concealing it under a flap of fabric, commonly used at side seams.

Durable, often historically inspired costume made for live action role-play, prioritising freedom of movement, washability, and comfort over screen-accurate detail or fragile materials.

Extending sleeves that fall short requires a deeper hem let down, an added cuff, or a contrasting fabric extension at the wrist. Check there's enough hem allowance before promising extra length.

Adding room to a garment that's too tight relies on unpicking the existing seam and resewing with a narrower allowance, which only works if enough seam allowance remains. Check the seam before promising this alteration.

A rippled, wavy hem edge created by stretching a knit fabric while stitching a narrow zigzag or rolled hem, causing the edge to curl and flute.

A knit edge that ripples into an unwanted wavy, frilled finish happens when fabric was stretched while being serged or hemmed. Ease the fabric through the machine without pulling and use a less dense stitch.

American company founded in San Francisco in the 1850s; with tailor Jacob Davis it patented riveted denim work trousers in 1873, creating what became known as blue jeans.

A hook-like mechanism on an overlocker or coverstitch machine that carries thread beneath the needle plate to interlock with needle threads, forming the stitch's underside.

DuPont's trademark name for spandex, an elastic polyurethane fiber developed by Joseph Shivers and launched in 1958, which revolutionized fitted and stretch clothing from swimwear to leggings.