| Gathers |
A series of small tucks of fabric, controlled
and held in place by stitches and providing visible
fullness. |
| Gore |
Vertical division within a garment,
usually tapered panels, narrower at the upper edge than the
lower edge, seamed together to add fullness to a garment. May be functional or
decorative. |
| Grade (1) |
To trim the seam allowances of an enclosed
seam, each to a slightly different length; also called
"blend," "layer" or "bevel." |
| Grade (2) |
Method for increasing and decreasing the
dimensions of a pattern in order to produce a full range of
sizes. |
| Grain (1) |
As an element of fit, refers to the need for
lengthwise yarns to run parallel to the length of the body (a) at center front
and back, (b)
down the center of the arm from shoulder to elbow, and (c)
down the center front of each pant leg; the crosswise yarns
should run perpendicular to the length of the body at
bust/chest, hip, and upper arm at bust/chest level. |
| Grainline |
A line drawn on the pattern to
indicate the direction of pattern placement on the
lengthwise grain of the fabric. |
| Greige Goods |
Fabric in the raw state, before dyeing
or finishing processes. |
| Grommet |
Large, metal-edged unit which surrounds a hole
in a garment. Many belts have grommets surrounding the belt hole. |
| Gusset |
Pieces of fabric set into a seam or seam
intersection to add shape and fullness to a garment. Often found at the
underarm and crotch. |
| Hand |
General term for the way the fabric
feels when it is touched, moved, or squeezed with the hand. |
| Hand Picked |
Application, usually of a zipper, with hand
stitches that hardly show on the right side of the garment. |
| Haute Couture |
Term for the most fashionable and
fashion forward apparel,
typically made in Paris, Rome, and London by a well
known designer, exclusively for the client who has ordered
it. |
| Hook and Loop Tape |
Fastener that consists of two separate sections
that interlock to create a bond when pressed together. A
popular brand is Velcro. Typically used on apparel as a
closure. |
| In-Seam Pocket |
Pocket that is set into a seam of the
garment, usually the side seam of skirts, pants, dresses,
and coats. |
| Interfacing |
Supporting fabric usually hidden between the
garment and its facing.
Lends body, shape and reinforcement to limited areas
of the garment such as button and buttonhole plackets,
waistbands, collars, and cuffs. |
| Interlining (1) |
Support material used to stabilize and
support areas of the garment.
Referred to as Interfacing
in home and custom sewing. |
| Interlining (2) |
A layer of fabric placed between the lining and
fashion fabric for additional warmth.
Found in coats and jackets. |
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