Here are some fashion terms you may find while shopping for childrens’ clothing and what they mean:
A-Line: A garment that is fitted at the hips and gradually widens
Ankle Length: The skirt or dress will stop at the ankle just slightly above the floor
Applique: Fabric that is sewn onto another piece of fabric creating a pattern or design
Bodice: The part of a women’s clothing from the neck to the waist
Bolero: A jacket ending above or at the waistline worn open in the front
Brocade: A richly decorative fabric woven with an elaborate design
Cap Sleeve: A short sleeve that covers the shoulders but does not extend to the arm
Cummerbund: A wide sash worn around the waist, usually pleated
Embroidery: Designs on fabric created with yarn or other material
Empire Waist: A waist that fits just below the bust
Eyelet: A small finished hole in fabric creating a design
Overlay: A layer that is on top of a skirt
Peter Pan Collar: A small collar with two lapels with rounded corners
Petticoat: A layer worn under a skirt or dress
Ruche(d): A serious of pleats creating a gathered effect for trim or to create draping and texture
Sash: A piece of fabric worn around the waist that ties
Scalloping: A serious of curved projections along the edge of fabric
Scoop Neck: A round or u-shaped neck line
Smocking: A tightly gathered area of fabric often elasticized and stitched decoratively
Spaghetti Straps: A think strip of fabric used as a strap on the bodice of a garment
Square Neck: Open neckline that forms the shape of a half square
Tea Length: A garment which hem falls at the shins
Topstitching: Stitching sewn on the topside (outside) of the fabric along the edge
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