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Garment ConstructionBodices

+ Bodice: A garment that covers the body from waist up.

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Dart: Wedge shaped piece of fabric that is used to take out excess fabric.

+ Fitted bodice: 2 front darts & 2 back darts.

+ Knit bodice: Darts are eliminated because the fabric is a stretch knit.

+Shirt: Loosely fitted, can have a drop shoulder, imitative of men’s shirt.Components include tailored collar, front placket & cuff sleeves

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Novelty Top: A variety of components put together.

+Sleeves: There are two types.

1. Set-in sleeves

2. Sleeves cut in one with bodice.

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Sleeve Lengths

+Cuff & Sleeve finishes: Many varieties of sleeve and cuff endings are possible.

+ Necklines: The edge of garment which surrounds the neck and shoulders. Can be round, jewel or V neck.

+Collars: Type of neckline with an added piece of fabric that surrounds the neck & is attached to the neckline.

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Placket: Front opening of a garment which allows the body to enter. Men's = left over right. Women's = right over left. Buttons are placed at evenly spaced intervals of the garment at pressure points (bust,waist)