| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | alteration | change made to improve fit |
| 2. | appliqué | decorative piece sewn onto fabric |
| 3. | armhole | opening where sleeve attaches |
| 4. | baste | sew temporarily with long stitches |
| 5. | beading | decorating with sewn beads |
| 6. | bias | diagonal direction across fabric |
| 7. | bodice | upper fitted part of dress |
| 8. | boning | stiff strips shaping a garment |
| 9. | brocade | rich patterned woven fabric |
| 10. | bustle | back support for skirt fullness |
| 11. | button | small fastener sewn to garment |
| 12. | canvas | heavy plain-woven sturdy fabric |
| 13. | chiffon | light sheer flowing fabric |
| 14. | closure | method used to secure garment |
| 15. | collar | neckband or folded neck piece |
| 16. | cotton | soft natural plant fiber fabric |
| 17. | crinoline | stiff underskirt for volume |
| 18. | cuff | finished edge at sleeve end |
| 19. | cut | shape and style of garment |
| 20. | damask | reversible patterned woven fabric |
| 21. | dart | tucked fold shaping a garment |
| 22. | denim | sturdy cotton twill fabric |
| 23. | distress | age or wear a costume |
| 24. | double-breasted | having two front button columns |
| 25. | drape | how fabric hangs and falls |
| 26. | dye | color fabric with pigment |
| 27. | embroidery | decorative stitching on fabric |
| 28. | epaulet | ornamental shoulder piece |
| 29. | fabric | cloth used to make garments |
| 30. | facing | turned-in fabric finishing an edge |
| 31. | fastening | device that closes a garment |
| 32. | faux fur | synthetic imitation fur fabric |
| 33. | felt | matted nonwoven fabric |
| 34. | fit | how well a garment conforms |
| 35. | flounce | wide decorative gathered strip |
| 36. | fringe | hanging decorative threads or strips |
| 37. | gather | draw fabric into soft fullness |
| 38. | godet | insert adding flare to garment |
| 39. | grain | fabric direction relative to weave |
| 40. | gusset | insert for room and movement |
| 41. | hand | how fabric feels to touch |
| 42. | hem | finished edge at the bottom |
| 43. | hook-and-eye | small clasp closure pair |
| 44. | interfacing | inner support layer for structure |
| 45. | jersey | soft knitted stretch fabric |
| 46. | lace | open ornamental fabric |
| 47. | lapel | folded front edge on jacket |
| 48. | leather | animal hide used as material |
| 49. | linen | fabric made from flax fibers |
| 50. | lining | inner layer of a garment |
| 51. | mask | face covering for disguise |
| 52. | measurement | recorded body size dimension |
| 53. | mock-up | trial version of a costume |
| 54. | muslin | test garment in plain cotton |
| 55. | nap | fabric surface with directional pile |
| 56. | neckline | shape of garment opening |
| 57. | notions | small sewing supplies and accessories |
| 58. | nylon | strong synthetic fiber material |
| 59. | opacity | degree of see-throughness |
| 60. | organza | crisp sheer lightweight fabric |
| 61. | overlay | top layer placed over fabric |
| 62. | paint | apply color directly to fabric |
| 63. | panel | distinct section of a garment |
| 64. | pattern | template pieces for cutting fabric |
| 65. | petticoat | underskirt adding fullness or shape |
| 66. | pile | raised surface fibers on fabric |
| 67. | pleat | fold sewn or pressed in |
| 68. | polyester | common synthetic fabric fiber |
| 69. | press | shape fabric with an iron |
| 70. | quick change | very fast costume change |
| 71. | rayon | semi-synthetic soft fiber fabric |
| 72. | rendering | finished illustration of a costume |
| 73. | ruffle | strip gathered into frill |
| 74. | seam | line where pieces are joined |
| 75. | selvage | finished woven edge of fabric |
| 76. | sheen | soft reflective surface quality |
| 77. | silhouette | overall shape of a costume |
| 78. | sleeve | part covering the arm |
| 79. | snap | press-stud fastening |
| 80. | stretch | ability of fabric to expand |
| 81. | swatch | small sample of fabric |
| 82. | taffeta | crisp smooth rustling fabric |
| 83. | tailoring | structured garment construction and fit |
| 84. | texture | surface feel or appearance |
| 85. | topstitch | visible decorative or reinforcing stitch |
| 86. | trim | decorative finishing material |
| 87. | tuck | stitched fold in fabric |
| 88. | tulle | fine netting fabric |
| 89. | tweed | rough woolen woven fabric |
| 90. | underlining | support layer beneath outer fabric |
| 91. | velvet | soft fabric with dense pile |
| 92. | waistline | line marking the waist level |
| 93. | wardrobe | collection and management of costumes |
| 94. | weave | fabric structure from interlacing yarns |
| 95. | weight | heaviness of a fabric |
| 96. | wig | artificial hair covering |
| 97. | wool | fiber from sheep or similar |
| 98. | yardage | amount of fabric needed |
| 99. | yoke | fitted upper section of garment |
| 100. | zipper | toothed closure with slider |
