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Activewear
Clothing engineered for exercise and sport, typically constructed from moisture-wicking, four-way stretch synthetic knit fabrics with flatlock seaming.
intermediate · Activewear
Anorak
A pullover or zip-front hooded jacket, often with a drawstring hood and hem, designed for wind and water resistance.
intermediate · Outerwear & tailoring
Backpack straps
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.
intermediate · Bags & accessories
Bag base insert
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.
intermediate · Bags & accessories
Bell sleeve
A sleeve fitted at the shoulder that flares progressively wider toward the wrist, producing a bell-shaped silhouette at the hem.
intermediate · Sleeve types
Bikini
A two-piece swimsuit consisting of a separate top and bottom that expose the midriff, typically constructed from stretch swim fabric.
intermediate · Lingerie & swimwear
Boilersuit
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.
intermediate · Jeans & workwear
Bomber jacket
A short jacket with a fitted, ribbed waistband and cuffs, a front zipper closure, and a rounded collar, originating from military flight wear.
intermediate · Outerwear & tailoring
Bralette
An unstructured, unpadded bra typically without underwire, made from soft or stretch fabric and intended for light support or as outerwear.
intermediate · Lingerie & swimwear
Bucket bag
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.
intermediate · Bags & accessories
Cape sleeve
A short, unfitted sleeve cut as a small flounce or drape over the shoulder, resembling a miniature cape rather than a fitted tube.
intermediate · Sleeve types
Chore coat
A short, straight-cut workwear jacket with patch pockets and a button front, traditionally made of sturdy cotton twill for manual labor.
intermediate · Jeans & workwear
Cigarette trousers
Slim, straight-cut trousers that taper slightly toward a cropped or ankle-length hem, offering minimal ease through the leg.
intermediate · Trousers & shorts
Circle skirt
A skirt cut from one or more full circles of fabric with a hole for the waist, producing an evenly flared hem without darts or gathers.
intermediate · Skirts
Cloth diaper
Reusable fabric diaper, typically layered with absorbent inner fabric and a waterproof outer layer, closed with snaps or hook-and-loop tape.
intermediate · Children & menswear
Compression garment
A close-fitting activewear piece made from firm stretch fabric engineered to apply graduated pressure to muscles during exercise or recovery.
intermediate · Activewear
Costume armor (EVA foam)
Lightweight costume armour built from heat-formed EVA foam sheets, shaped, sealed, and painted to mimic metal or hard plating, then attached to a fabric base or harness.
intermediate · Costume & cosplay
Cowl neck
A neckline formed from bias-cut fabric that drapes into soft, loose folds below the collarbone rather than lying flat.
intermediate · Neckline & collar types
Culottes
Wide-legged trousers cut to resemble a skirt, with each leg constructed as a separate panel joined at a center seam.
intermediate · Trousers & shorts
Curtain heading
Top finish of a curtain that determines how it hangs and gathers, such as pencil pleat, eyelet, or tab top, usually stiffened with heading tape or interfacing.
intermediate · Home & gifts
Curtain lining
Fabric layer sewn or attached to the back of curtain fabric to block light, protect against fading, and add body and drape to the finished curtain.
intermediate · Home & gifts
Denim jacket
A hip-length jacket made of denim, typically featuring a button front, chest pockets with flaps, and a fitted waistband, derived from workwear.
intermediate · Jeans & workwear
Dolman sleeve
A sleeve cut as an extension of the garment's bodice, with a deep armhole that tapers to a narrow wrist, producing a draped, batwing-like shape.
intermediate · Sleeve types
Dress shirt
A collared, button-front shirt intended for formal or business wear, typically featuring a fitted body, cuffs, and a placket front.
intermediate · Children & menswear
Duffle coat
A hooded, loose-fitting coat closed with rope-and-toggle fastenings looped through leather or fabric tabs, originally worn by naval crews.
intermediate · Outerwear & tailoring
Duster coat
A long, lightweight coat cut loosely for ease of movement, traditionally worn over clothing to protect it from dust and weather.
intermediate · Outerwear & tailoring
Duvet cover
Large envelope-style fabric cover for a duvet, closed with buttons, ties, or a zipper along one edge, sized to fit standard bedding dimensions.
intermediate · Home & gifts
Ease (sewing)
The difference between a garment's finished measurements and the body measurements it is intended to fit, allowing for movement, comfort, or a specific silhouette.
intermediate · Pattern formats & sources
Empire waist dress
A dress with a seam positioned just below the bust, from which the skirt falls loosely, historically associated with early 19th-century fashion.
intermediate · Dresses
Epaulette
A decorative shoulder strap or tab, often buttoned at one end, originally used on military uniforms and later adopted on trench coats and shirts.
intermediate · Garment components
Fit-and-flare dress
A dress fitted through the bodice and waist that flares dramatically outward at the hip, often using a circle or gored skirt.
intermediate · Dresses
Halter neck
A neckline supported by a strap or band that fastens behind the neck, leaving the shoulders and upper back bare.
intermediate · Neckline & collar types
Jeans
Trousers made from denim, traditionally featuring a five-pocket layout, riveted stress points, and a button or zip fly, originally developed as durable workwear.
intermediate · Jeans & workwear
LARP costume
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.
intermediate · Costume & cosplay
Nap layout
A cutting layout in which all pattern pieces are placed facing the same direction, required for fabrics with a directional pile, shine, or print.
intermediate · Layout & cutting
Necktie
A narrow strip of fabric, typically cut on the bias and interlined, worn knotted around a shirt collar as a decorative accessory.
intermediate · Children & menswear
One-piece swimsuit
A single-piece swimming garment covering the torso, constructed from stretch fabric with reinforced linings at the bust and crotch.
intermediate · Lingerie & swimwear
Palazzo pants
Trousers with extremely wide, flowing legs cut from the hip downward, often made from lightweight fabric to enhance movement and drape.
intermediate · Trousers & shorts
Parka
A long, insulated, hooded coat, historically lined or trimmed with fur, designed for protection in cold and wet weather.
intermediate · Outerwear & tailoring
Peacoat
A short, double-breasted wool coat with broad lapels and large buttons, originally worn by naval sailors for warmth and durability.
intermediate · Outerwear & tailoring