| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | accessory | item that complements clothing |
| 2. | allowance | extra fabric beyond seamline |
| 3. | alteration | change made for better fit |
| 4. | applique | fabric pieces sewn on |
| 5. | asymmetry | uneven but intentional balance |
| 6. | atelier | designer’s workshop or studio |
| 7. | avant-garde | experimental innovative fashion style |
| 8. | beading | decoration with sewn beads |
| 9. | bias | diagonal fabric direction |
| 10. | binding | strip finishing a raw edge |
| 11. | bodice | upper part of a dress |
| 12. | boning | stiff strips for structure |
| 13. | brocade | rich patterned woven fabric |
| 14. | buckle | frame fastener for straps |
| 15. | button | small fastener sewn on |
| 16. | buttonhole | slit for a button |
| 17. | canvas | heavy plain-woven fabric |
| 18. | cashmere | soft luxury goat fiber |
| 19. | chiffon | light sheer fabric |
| 20. | collar | band around the neck |
| 21. | corduroy | ribbed pile fabric |
| 22. | cotton | soft natural plant fiber |
| 23. | crepe | fabric with crinkled surface |
| 24. | cuff | finished edge of a sleeve |
| 25. | cut | shape made by cutting |
| 26. | dart | tuck shaping fabric to body |
| 27. | deadstock | unused leftover fabric inventory |
| 28. | denim | sturdy cotton twill fabric |
| 29. | drape | how fabric hangs and falls |
| 30. | drawstring | cord used to tighten |
| 31. | dress form | body-shaped fitting model |
| 32. | ease | extra room for comfort |
| 33. | elastic | stretchy material for fit |
| 34. | embroidery | decorative stitching on fabric |
| 35. | fabric | cloth used for garments |
| 36. | fiber | basic material of textiles |
| 37. | fit | how a garment conforms |
| 38. | fitting | trying on to adjust shape |
| 39. | fringe | hanging decorative threads |
| 40. | gabardine | durable tightly woven twill |
| 41. | garment | an item of clothing |
| 42. | grading | sizing a pattern up or down |
| 43. | grain | fabric thread direction |
| 44. | gusset | insert for ease or strength |
| 45. | hem | finished edge of fabric |
| 46. | hook-and-eye | small clasp fastening pair |
| 47. | interfacing | support layer inside fabric |
| 48. | jacquard | intricately woven patterned fabric |
| 49. | jersey | soft knitted fabric |
| 50. | knit | fabric made from loops |
| 51. | lace | decorative openwork fabric |
| 52. | lapel | folded flap on a jacket |
| 53. | linen | fabric made from flax |
| 54. | lining | inner layer of a garment |
| 55. | mannequin | dress form or display figure |
| 56. | marking | guide transferred onto fabric |
| 57. | measurement | size taken from the body |
| 58. | mood board | visual inspiration collage |
| 59. | muslin | test version of a design |
| 60. | neckline | shape of the neck opening |
| 61. | notch | small cut for matching |
| 62. | organza | crisp sheer fabric |
| 63. | outerwear | garments worn over others |
| 64. | padding | soft filling for shape |
| 65. | palette | chosen range of colors |
| 66. | panel | separate section of a garment |
| 67. | pattern | template for cutting fabric |
| 68. | piping | corded trim in a seam |
| 69. | pleat | fold sewn or pressed in |
| 70. | press | shape fabric with heat |
| 71. | design applied to fabric | |
| 72. | ready-to-wear | factory-made standard-size fashion |
| 73. | rendering | finished illustration of design |
| 74. | ribbon | narrow decorative fabric strip |
| 75. | satin | smooth glossy woven fabric |
| 76. | seam | line where pieces are joined |
| 77. | selvage | finished woven fabric edge |
| 78. | shoulder pad | pad shaping the shoulder |
| 79. | silhouette | overall shape of a garment |
| 80. | silk | smooth natural fiber fabric |
| 81. | sleeve | part covering the arm |
| 82. | snap | press-stud fastener |
| 83. | taffeta | crisp smooth woven fabric |
| 84. | tailoring | precise construction of clothing |
| 85. | textile | woven or knitted material |
| 86. | toile | prototype garment for fitting |
| 87. | topstitch | visible decorative stitching |
| 88. | trim | decorative finishing material |
| 89. | tuck | stitched fold in fabric |
| 90. | tulle | fine netting fabric |
| 91. | tweed | rough woolen fabric |
| 92. | twill | diagonal-ribbed weave |
| 93. | underlining | layer sewn beneath outer fabric |
| 94. | velvet | soft fabric with pile |
| 95. | volume | fullness or bulk of shape |
| 96. | waistline | line at the waist |
| 97. | weave | way threads are interlaced |
| 98. | wool | fiber from sheep fleece |
| 99. | yoke | shaped upper garment section |
| 100. | zipper | toothed sliding fastener |