a technique used for shaping garments by curving straight fabric to the body. Darts are created by stitching a long, thin pinch to a point, which is then pressed down to one side.
Dart
the art of manipulating fabric directly on the dress form in three dimensions. It is the most creative way for a designer to turn design ideas into reality.
Draping
a recurring style with fullness at the bottom (shape)
Bell silhouette
a style that is slim and straight from top to bottom
Tube silhouette
a sleeve style that has a horizontal seam going around the upper part of the arm
Dropped shoulder
a long, flowing, robe-like garment
Caftan
a sleeveless, close-fitting, jacket-like garment that covers the chest and back
Vest
pants that are flared from the waistline and very full at the bottom
Palazzo pants
A full, gathered skirt
Dirndl skirt
a band or shaped piece usually at the shoulders or hips, to give shape and support to the garment below it
Yoke
a skirt style that has panels formed by vertical seam lines
Gored skirt
a very full skirt that forms a circle when it lies flat
Circle skirt
a wedge-shaped piece of fabric added to give more ease of movement at a kimono sleeve underarm or other area of a garment
Gusset
a warm or weatherproof garment that is worn over regular clothing
Coat
Japanese in origin, the sleeves of this garment are continuous extensions out from the body of the piece
Kimono
a sleeve style with a shaped seam in the garment originating from the underarm
Raglan
