Garments & patterns

A dress fitted through the bodice that flares gradually from the waist or bust to the hem, forming a silhouette resembling the letter A.

A skirt fitted at the waist that flares gradually outward toward the hem, forming a silhouette resembling the letter A.

Protective garment tied at the waist or neck, covering the front of the body while cooking or crafting, and a traditional first sewing project.

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.

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.

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

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

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

A sleeveless, close-fitting undergarment or layering top with thin straps, traditionally cut on the bias and finished with lace trim.

A short-sleeved, collared shirt with a straight hem worn untucked, featuring a notched camp collar with no top button or stand.

A short sleeve that covers only the top of the shoulder without extending down the arm, often cut with little or no underarm seam.

A sleeveless outer garment that hangs from the shoulders and drapes over the arms, fastened at the neck or front.

Fitted trousers cut to end between the knee and ankle, traditionally slightly tapered and associated with mid-20th-century casualwear.

Trousers featuring large patch pockets, typically with flaps and pleats, applied to the sides of the legs in addition to standard pockets.

Clothing designed and graded for infants and children, typically featuring simplified construction, growth allowances, and safety-focused hardware.

Small lined pouch, typically zippered, sized and shaped to hold makeup or toiletries, often made with a wipeable or laminated fabric lining.

Practice of constructing and wearing costumes that recreate characters from anime, comics, games, and film, often combining sewing, foam work, and prop-making.

A fitted or loose upper-body garment cut to end above the natural waistline, exposing part of the midriff.

A band of fabric finishing the end of a sleeve or trouser leg, which may be fitted, folded, or fastened with a button or elastic.

Fabric covering pattern for a cushion pad, closed with a zipper, envelope overlap, or buttons, typically one of the first upholstery-style projects for a beginner.

Long fabric tube, filled with stuffing, sand, or rice, placed along the bottom of a door or window to block cold air, a classic scrap-fabric project.

Bag pattern gathered closed at the top by a cord or ribbon threaded through a casing, used for storage pouches, shoe bags, and gift bags.

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

A skirt formed by gathering a rectangular or panelled length of fabric into a waistband, producing soft, even fullness below the waist.

The finished edge of a garment, typically at the bottom, where the raw fabric edge is folded and stitched to prevent fraying.

A pullover knit shirt with a short button placket at the neckline and no collar, originating from boating and rowing wear.

A sewing pattern produced by a small, independent design company rather than a major commercial publisher, typically sold as a PDF or printed copy-shop format.

Trousers cut with a relaxed leg that tapers to an elasticated or ribbed cuff at the ankle, typically paired with an elasticated waistband.

A sleeve cut in one continuous piece with the bodice, without a separate armhole seam, producing a loose, straight silhouette derived from Japanese dress.

Close-fitting, ankle-length trousers made from stretch knit fabric, cut without a fly or structured waistband and typically finished with an elasticated waist.

A dress with a hemline extending to the ankle or floor, cut in varying silhouettes from fitted to flowing.

Clothing designed and constructed according to conventions of masculine dress, typically featuring structured tailoring and standardized sizing.

Small square of fabric, hemmed or mitred on all sides, used at the table and often made in matching sets as a simple sewing project.

A small mark or triangular clip on a pattern piece's cutting line used to align pieces correctly during construction and indicate seam allowances or ease points.

One-piece infant garment covering the torso and closing at the crotch with snaps, combining a top and bottom into a single easy-change piece.

A one-piece garment combining trousers with a bib front and shoulder straps, traditionally worn over clothing for manual work.