No Band Collar:
Non Roll Elastic: Non-Woven Fabric:
See definition for Elastic Non Roll
Fabric constructed of fibers that have been held together by thermal, O
Off-Grain:
On-Grain:
On-Seam Pocket:
chemical, solvent, mechanical action, or combinations of these.
1) Fabric: Warp and filling yarns on woven fabrics are not at right angles to each other. 2) Pattern: Straight of grain line on pattern is not placed parallel with the warp and/or fill yarns on fabric.
1) Fabric: Warp and filling yarns on woven fabrics intersect each other at right angles. 2) Pattern: Straight of grain line on pattern is placed parallel with the warp and/or fill yarns of fabric.
Pocket opening is placed in a seam of the garment with an interior pocket bag.
Open Cut Work:
Open-work embroidery done by drawing out horizontal threads of fabric, then tying the vertical threads in groups to produce open spaces, OR, decorative stitching that holds together two closely spaced folded edges of fabric with ornamental stitches. See definition for Hem.
Overedge:
Overlock Seam:
Stitches in the 500 series.
Fit of clothing is very loose to body and has a generous amount of ease.
Oversized Fit:
P
Paired Plaid/Stripe:
Refers to placement of plaid/stripe being the same on both sides of garment.
Panels (Sweater):Patch Pocket:
Pattern:
Pattern Grading:
Pattern Making:
Pick:
A sweater body front, back, or sleeve knit into the required shape or length. May be either cut and sew or knit to shape.
A separate piece of material that is attached to a garment on all sides, except one, to form an opening.
Spade Mitered Square Rounded
Outlines or shapes of individual garment sections when assembled together create a finished garment.
Changing the dimensions of the pattern for different sizes according to grade rules.
The skill or act of creating outlines or shapes (patterns) and putting them together to create a finished garment. See definition for Fill.
Pick Stitch:
Picot:
Pinch Miter V-Neck: Pintuck:
Decorative running single needle stitch. Used for topstitching on coats, jackets, dresses, etc.
A row of small decorative loops or crocheted thread applied along an edge of a garment.
See definition for Miter.
Formed by folding edge of fabric and sewing close to the folded edge, usually the same width throughout. It is made on the right side of fabric for decoration or to control fullness.
Piping:
Placket:
Plaid:
Pleat:
Plot: Ply:
Pocket:
Pocket Bag:
Polyurethane Tape:Porkchop Pocket:
Narrow strip of material with or without filling, used to ornament the seams or edges of garment.
Piping
A finished opening allowing the garment to expand when putting on the body. Found at the sleeve, or front and back neckline, waist or inseam.
A woven or printed pattern of various horizontal and vertical stripes of color in varying widths, running at right angles to form blocks.
Fold of fabric usually pressed flat but sometimes left unpressed, held together in a seam. Can be stitched down at the top or be heat set for permanent creases in polyester and nylon. See definition for Marker.
One of a number of yarns twisted together, also one of a number of plied yarns twisted together to form a heavier yarn. Also can be one of a number of layers of fabric.
A small bag inserted or sewn into a garment that is open at the top or side used for carrying small items.
Pouch of fabric that forms the functional part of a pocket.
Also Quick Stretch or Elastomer. Clear elastic sewn into seams for reinforcement on knits.
Form of a patch pocket usually used as front pocket on a pant, short or skirt.