almudena clothes and sewing vocab

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Alter To change or revise a pattern or garment to suit individual sizing or desires. This could bemaking an item larger or smaller, adding darts, lengthening a bodice, etc.

Apparel General term used to describe garments made by a person who sews.

Applique Sewing a piece of fabric atop another after folding under a small bit of the fabric to create aclean edge. When done by machine, many use a satin stitch (tight zig zag). By hand, blindstitching is often used. Applique can be done with or without a fusible or stabilizer.

Armscye Armhole. The story has it that the word is derived from the term "arm's eye", as in the eye of aneedle. In this case, though, the arm goes through, not the thread.

Awl Tool with pointed tip used to push out corners when fabric is turned (for example, when makinga collar).

Backing Generally a quilting term that defines the fabric used as the back layer of the quilt. Can also beused to describe the layer of fabric used inside a wearable art vest, ets.

Backstitch Used at the beginning and end of a machine sewn seam to anchor the seam in place; it involvesa couple of extra stitches back and forth.

Ballpoint needle Ballpoint needles are designed to penetrate knit fabrics without nicking or damaging the fabric.

Bar tack A group of closely sewn stitchs (back and forth from side to side a la zig zag) that is used to tacka belt loop or similar item in place, and is often used in buttonhole making. This is not a bastingstitch and should be repeated several times on the machine to make a very short run of satinstitching.

Baste/basting Temporary stitching used to hold a sewing project in place and is removed when the permanentsewing is done (usually long or large stitches).

Batting Fiberfill, cotton, wool, or other material that is flattened and usually on a roll and purchased inprecut lengths or by the yard. Uses of batting range from filling for placemats or vests to quilts.Simply, batting is the "fluff" inside the quilt or garment.

Bias Runs diagonally to the straight grain of the fabric. This is the stretchiest part on the fabric.

Bias tape Strips of fabric cut on the bias, often turned under and pressed, and used for bindings, facings,or other application where there is a need for stretch or accomodation to curves.

Binding (seam) .

Binding (blanket,quilt, etc.)

Encasing the raw edges of a blanket or quilt with another piece of fabric. Binding also refers tothe fabric that is folded and used for the encasing of the raw edges.

Blanket stitch Used to neaten the edge of a buttonhole, blanket, vest edge, or other seamline. A blanket stitchcan be done by hand or machine.

Blind hem stitch Sewing stitch that is not meant to be seen on the right side of the fabric, usually accomplishedby picking up one thread of the fabric at a time rather than going through the full fabric or severalthreads before completing a hand stitch or machine stitch. Many sewing machines come with ablind hem attachment and the manual is the best guide for how to use it and produce virtuallyinvisible hems.

Block A block is the individual unit used in a quilt top. Blocks can also be made to create pillows or alength of fabric from which a garment is cut. Blocks make interesting pockets and embellishmenton an otherwise less-than-exciting garment.

Bobbin The piece of your sewing machine that holds the bottom thread (the bobbin thread) and isplaced in the bobbin case. It generally is under the area the needle penetrates and it loops withthe needle thread to form a locked stitch.

Bodice The part of a pattern or garment which runs from shoulder to waist.

Bolt A large roll of fabric which can be on a tubular roll or a rectangular form. Fabric is usually foldedright sides together lengthwise on a bolt.

Buckram Strong, heavy woven fabric used for stiffening baseball cap brims and some draperyapplications.

Butting Bringing two edges together so they touch but do not overlap.

Buttonhole A bound slit in the fabric to allow the passage of a button for closure. Buttonholes are mostlymade by machine these days, but many people do still prefer to make them by hand, using aspecial buttonhole stitch.

Casing Fabric envelope of sorts for encasing elastic, a drawstring, or similar material, usually along awaistline, cuff, hem. Elastic waist slacks have a casing into which the elastic is woven. Sweatpants have a turned up casing into through which elastic is encased (if there are not ribbedcuffs .


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Clothes and Accessories

Clothes

clothes, garments, wear, dress, outfit;

ladies' wear, men's wear, children's wear, baby clothes;

footwear, headgear, underwear, beachwear, sportswear, sleepwear;

winter clothes, summer clothes; casual clothes, formal clothes;

expensive clothes, cheap clothes; nice clothes, shabby clothes;

designer clothes, hand-made clothes, ready-made clothes;

fashion, vogue, haute couture;

Outer garments

winter coat, warm coat, fur coat, sheepskin coat, storm coat, parka,

snowsuit;

coat, topcoat, overcoat, trench coat;

raincoat, waterproof (coat), slicker;

leather jacket, bomber jacket, car coat,

windbreaker, windcheater, sports jacket;

Ladies' clothes

casual dress, formal dress; summer dress, woolen dress;

cocktail dress, low-cut dress, evening dress, evening gown;

business suit, pants suit;

button-through dress, pinafore dress, house dress;

maternity wear, maternity dress;

sweater, jersey, cardigan; jacket, vest;


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blouse, shirt, tunic, T-shirt, tank top, halter top;

skirt, miniskirt, long skirt, pleated skirt, black skirt, culotte;

pants, slacks, trousers, jeans, denims, shorts;

bathing suit, swimsuit, bikini;

jumpsuit, warm-up suit;

Men's clothes

business suit, three-piece suit; tuxedo, tail coat, tails; black tie, white

tie;

trousers, slacks, jeans, denims, shorts;

jacket, blazer, vest;

sweater, turtleneck sweater, pullover, jumper, sweatshirt;

shirt, polo shirt, T-shirt, tank top;

warm-up suit, training suit, trunks,

bathing trunks, swimtrunks;

overalls, work clothes, uniform;

Underwear, hosiery, sleepwear, robes

panties, bra, slip, half slip;

briefs, underpants, T-shirt, undershirt;

pantyhose, tights, leggings, stockings,

socks, slouch socks, knee-high socks;

pajamas, sleepshirt, nightgown;

housecoat, robe, bathrobe, terry-cloth robe;

Parts of clothes and their types

collar, turtleneck collar, shawl collar, stand-up collar, V-neck, crew

neck, collarless;


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sleeve, long sleeve, short sleeve, sleeveless; padded shoulders, cuffs;

pocket, front pocket, back pocket, side pocket, patch pocket; slash

pocket, inside pocket;

Fabric and material

cotton, linen, silk, wool, mohair;

velvet, corduroy, denim, suede, leather;

synthetics, nylon, polyester, Lycra, spandex;

artificial fur, natural fur, mink, fox, sable, chinchilla, beaver, rabbit,

astrakhan, sheepskin;

knitted, knitted cap (socks, sweater, etc.);

embroidery, embroidered dress (blouse, shirt, etc.)

Patterns and colors

floral pattern, floral print, animal print, paisley print, bright print, all-

over print;

print skirt, print shirt, printed top, printed sleeves;

striped, checked, checkered, plaid, polka dot, paisley;

bright colors, colorful, pastel colors, soft colors;

light-blue, dark-green, bright-red, black-and-white;

black, blue, brown, gray, green, navy, pink, orange, red, yellow,

white;

Accessories

bag, handbag, purse, clutch, briefcase, attache case;

wallet, pocketbook, billfold, purse;

make-up kit, cosmetic case, shaving kit, travel kit;

travel bag, carry-on bag, flight bag, duffel bag, sport bag, backpack,

rucksack, tote bag;


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suitcase, garment bag, Pullman bag, trunk;

belt, suspenders, straps, umbrella;

zipper, buckle, clasp, Velcro, button;

hat, fur hat, beret, cap, baseball cap, hood, headband, helmet;

scarf, kerchief, silk scarf, woolen scarf, knitted scarf, muffler, shawl;

gloves, mittens, earmuffs;

handkerchief, sunglasses, glasses, contact lenses;

necktie, tie, silk tie, bow tie;

Shoes

winter boots, ladies' boots, hiking boots, rubber boots;

walking shoes, Oxfords, loafers, moccasins;

pumps, evening shoes, patent leather shoes;

high-heel shoes, low-heel shoes, flat-heel shoes;

sandals, open-toe shoes, slippers, mules, rubber thongs;

tennis shoes, running shoes, sneakers, training shoes, trainers,

athletic shoes;

sole, insole, lining, cushioning, heel, tongue, buckle, shoe laces;

Jewelry

gold ring, diamond ring, engagement ring, wedding ring;

necklace, bracelet, brooch, earrings;

chain, pendant, charms;

cuff links, tie tack, tie pin;

precious stone, semiprecious stone, jewel, gem, gemstone;

diamond, ruby, sapphire, emerald, alexandrite, opal, topaz, pearls;

watch, wristwatch.


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Related phrases

Maria is wearing a red dress and a black suede jacket today.

Natasha is wearing a dark gray suit and a white blouse today.

Anna is wearing a black skirt, a light-blue blouse, and high-heeled

black shoes. There is a colorful scarf around her neck.

Ella is wearing a skirt and a sweater. Tanya is dressed in a pant suit.

Tom is wearing a dark-gray business suit, a white shirt and a gray

silk tie.

Anton prefers casual clothes. He usually wears blue jeans and a

sweater to class.

What are you wearing today?

What do you usually wear to work?

(Phrases for situations in a department store are listed in Shopping in

the section Phrases.)

( Shopping

Phrases.)
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Types of Clothing

1 long-sleeved shirt

2 short-sleeved shirt

3 sleeveless shirt

4 turtleneck (shirt)

5 V-neck sweater6 cardigan sweater

7 crewneck sweater

8 turtleneck sweater

9 knee-high socks

10 ankle socks

11 crew socks

12 pierced earrings

13 clip-on earrings

Types of Material

14 corduroy pants

15 leather boots

16 nylon stockings

17 cotton T-shirt

18 denim jacket

19 flannel shirt

20 polyester blouse

21 linen dress


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22 silk scarf

23 wool sweater

24 straw hat

Patterns

25 striped

26 checked

27 plaid

28 polka-dotted

29 patterned/ print

30 flowered/ floral

31 paisley

32 solid blue

Sizes

33 extra-small

34 small

35 medium

36 large

37 extra-large

Describing clothes - Clothes, Fashion Picture Dictionary

Parts of clothes and shoes

1 collar

2 lapel
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3 sleeve

4 buckle

5 shoelace

6 heel

7. buttonhole

8. button

9. hood

10. sole
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11. hemline

12. pocket

13. seam

14. zipper

15. cuff

16. waistband

ADJECTIVES

17. short-sleeved

18. long-sleeved
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19. wide

20. narrow

21. baggy

22. loose

23. tight

CLOTHING PROBLEMS AND ALTERATIONS

1-2 long-short

3-4 tight loose/baggy

5-6 large/big small

7-8 high low

9-10 fancy-plain11-12 heavy-light

13-14 dark-light

15-16 wide narrow

17 stained collar

18 ripped/torn pocket

19 broken zipper

20 missing button

21 shorten the skirt

22 lengthen the sleeves

23 take in the jacket
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24 let out the pants

25 fix/repair the seam

Getting dressed

Tom puts on some underwear, a T-shirt, some socks, some pants, and a

shirt.

Putting on a Pair of Pants

Tom steps into his pants then he pulls them up.

He fastens the waistband and zips up the fly.

He slips a belt through the belt loops and buckles it.
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Putting on a Shirt

Tom slips an arm into each sleeve.

He buttons the shirt and the cuffs.

He straightens his collar.

He tucks his shirt into his pants.

A? Some? A pair of?
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some pants/a pair of pants , some socks/ a pair of socks

some shorts/ a pair of shorts, some underwear/ some underpants/ a pair

of underpants.

a T-shirt/ some shoes, a pair of shoes

a jacket, some pajamas/ a pair of pajamas

a shirt, some glasses/ a pair of glasses

You snap things together.

You zip something up.

You button something.

You lace something up and then you tie the laces.

You clasp things together / You fasten something.

You buckle something.
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