Garments & patterns

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.

A cutting layout in which all pattern pieces are placed facing the same direction, required for fabrics with a directional pile, shine, or print.

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 narrow strip of fabric, typically cut on the bias and interlined, worn knotted around a shirt collar as a decorative accessory.

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.

A lapel style in which the collar and lapel meet at an angled notch, the standard configuration on single-breasted jackets and blazers.

A single-piece swimming garment covering the torso, constructed from stretch fabric with reinforced linings at the bust and crotch.

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.

A long, heavy outer coat worn over other clothing for warmth, typically extending to the knee or below and tailored with structured shoulders.

Trousers with extremely wide, flowing legs cut from the hip downward, often made from lightweight fabric to enhance movement and drape.

A long, insulated, hooded coat, historically lined or trimmed with fur, designed for protection in cold and wet weather.

The printed packaging of a commercial sewing pattern, listing fabric requirements, finished garment measurements, suggested fabrics, and a cutting layout diagram.

The technique of aligning stripes, plaids, or repeating prints across seams so that the design continues unbroken from one fabric piece to the next.

The system of body measurements and size labels a pattern company uses to grade its patterns, which varies between companies and does not correspond directly to ready-to-wear sizing.

A sewing pattern distributed as a digital file, printed at home on standard paper and assembled by taping numbered pages together, or sent to a copy shop for full-size printing.

A short, double-breasted wool coat with broad lapels and large buttons, originally worn by naval sailors for warmth and durability.

A lapel style with a point that angles upward toward the shoulder above the collar seam, traditionally used on double-breasted jackets and formalwear.

A loose blouse featuring a gathered or elasticated neckline and full sleeves, drawing on traditional Eastern European folk dress construction.

A narrow, straight skirt cut close to the body from waist to hem, usually including a back vent or kick pleat to allow walking ease.

A fitted top featuring a short flared or gathered flounce attached at the waistline that extends over the hip.

Cushion or pillow form filled with foam, fibre, or feathers, made to a standard size and inserted inside a sewn cover to give it shape.

Simple rectangular fabric cover for a pillow, closed at one end and often finished with a French seam or a decorative cuff, a classic beginner project.

Individual table mat, often quilted or interfaced for stiffness, sized to sit under a single place setting and finished with a straight or bound edge.

A skirt constructed with folded, pressed, or stitched-down folds of fabric arranged around the waist to control fullness while allowing movement.

A pouch or opening sewn into or onto a garment for holding small items, constructed as a patch, inseam, welt, or besom pocket depending on placement.

A simple outer garment made from a single piece of fabric with a central opening for the head, draping over the shoulders without sleeves.

A method of tracing sewing patterns directly onto fabric by projecting a digital pattern file onto a cutting surface using a video projector and calibration software.

A short or long sleeve gathered at the shoulder, cuff, or both, creating a rounded, voluminous shape through the upper or lower arm.

Metal or plastic hinged frame sewn or glued into fabric to form the opening of a clasp purse, giving the bag a rigid, self-closing top edge.

Costume construction approach using hidden closures such as hook-and-loop tape, snaps, or breakaway seams to allow a performer to change garments rapidly offstage or mid-scene.

Soft, lightweight square blanket, usually made from flannel, cotton, or knit fabric with finished or bound edges, used for swaddling and wrapping infants.

A one-piece garment combining a top and shorts, typically fastened with snaps at the crotch for ease of diaper changing on infants.

Standardized clothing required by an educational institution, typically produced to fixed specifications for fabric, color, and construction.

A rounded neckline cut in a wide, U-shaped curve that dips below the collarbone at the front.

Denim woven on a narrow shuttle loom that produces a tightly finished, self-edged fabric border, prized for durability and reduced fraying.

A close-fitting, straight-cut dress with minimal ease that follows the body's contours from shoulder to hem without a defined waist seam.

A simple, loose-fitting dress that hangs straight from the shoulders with little or no waist shaping, often constructed with darts alone.

A dress styled like a button-front shirt, typically featuring a collar, sleeves, and a full button placket extending the length of the garment.