【正文】 ist by extending the body of the garment to form the shaping of the waist. Usually clean finished with facing on the inside. Hook: See definition for Crotch Curve. Hook amp。 Bar: A closure using a set of shaped metal plates, one which is curved to form a broad hook, the other a raised bar. Hook amp。 Eye Tape: A fastening tape that has metal hooks on one side and either and embroidered or metal loop on the other side. Hook amp。: Surface pattern made by cutting out fabric or lace designs and attaching them to another fabric or lace by means of embroidery or stitching. Armhole: Section of a garment through which an arm passes or into which a sleeve is sewn. Armhole Drop: Distance from High Point Shoulder or Low Point Shoulder measured to imaginary line at base of armhole that is at a 90degree angle from CF or CB. Armhole Point: The point on a pattern where armhole and side seam intersect. Armscye: See definition for Armhole. Balanced Plaid/Stripe Placement: Refers to the symmetrical appearance of the plaid on the body. The stripe/plaid must start at the same point on both sides of the garment. Banana Stand: See definition for Half Moon Stand. Band Neckline, Circular: For definition see setcircular. Band Neckline, Flat: For definition see setflat Barrel Button: See definition for Toggle Button. Bartack: A series of short stitches sewn close together and used to reinforce areas of strain or stress. Can be zigzag or straight stitching. Basting Stitch: Temporarily holds together two layers of fabric. Bellow: A method of adding fullness to an area of a garment, usually a pocket. Often stitched around edges to hold shape. Bellying: See Cockling Belt loop: Narrow strip of fabric or thread chain at the waistline to keep a belt in position. Besom Pocket: See definition for Welt Pocket. Bias Cut: Cutting diagonally across the grain of the fabric at a 45 degree angle to the selvedge, resulting in a garment that clings and follows body curves closely. Bind Off (Sweater): See definition for Cast Off. Binding: A narrow strip of fabric used to cover seams or raw edges to give a clean finished edge and is visible on both sides of the fabric. Can be singleturned, doubleturned or bination. Blanket Stitch(502) Blended Yarns: Yarns posed of two or more different fibers mixed together and then spun to form one yarn. Blindstitch: For Definition see Hem and 103 Blistering: See definition for Bubbling. Block: See definition for Sloper. Blocking: The shaping of a sweater into its finished form. Steam and pressure are applied to make the blocked shape hold. Body Fabric: Outer layer of fabric in a garment. Bond Strength: The numerical measurement of force required to separate the interlining from the piece goods. The measurement of gram force is recorded in Newton (N = 102gf) or Ounce (oz = ). Bonding: Process of joining 2 fabrics into one by backing with adhesive or foam. Boning: Firm flexible strip, like nylon, concealed in casing to hold shape or prevent stretching. Bootcut Silhouette: Bound Buttonhole: For definition see buttonhole Bound Neckline, Circular: For definition see setcircular. Bound Neckline, Flat: For definition see setflat Bound Seam: Method of finishing a seam by binding seam allowance. Bow, Bowing: A fabric flaw in which the crosswise yarns arc across the width of the fabric. Box Pleat: Pleat formed by folding material alternately in opposite directions. Box Pleat Inverted Box Pleat Braided Elastic: See definition for Elastic Braided Bubbling: The separation at different points between the interlining and the piece goods. Buckle: A fastening device, in a variety of sizes and shapes, consisting of an open rim having a single or center bar, with or without a prong. Bust Dart: See definition for Dart. Busted Seam: See definition for Pressed Open Seam. Button: Decorative or functional ponent used to hold two sides of a garment together. Can be made out of many materials and can either have holes punched in the center for stitching or a shank on the back. Buttons are made to slip through a buttonhole or fabric loop. Button and Loop CrossStitch Attached: See definition for Button. Button Parallel Stitch Attached: See definition for Button. Buttonhole: Opening for a button to pass through and secure a garment opening. Can be bound, stitched/worked, or made from a loop of thread, cord or bias tubing. Button Sleeve Placket: See definition for Placket. Button Stabilizer: A plain flat button usually made of clear plastic placed inside a garment behind the top outside button. Can be used anywhere there are buttons for closure. C Cap Snap: See definition for Snap. Cargo Pocket: A stylized patch pocket, often with bellows, with flap closure at the top. Casing: Fold of fabric stitched down to form an opening through which elastic or a cord is drawn. Cast Off (Sweater): Methods of removing open stitches from the needles must be finished with a bind off (like rib neck trim) to prevent unraveling of the finished edge. Can also be decorative stitches within a panel. Cast On (Sweater): See definition of Sweater Start. Centered Over Seam Stitch: Topstitch on each side of the seam, equal distance from the seam. Can be produced by two single needles or 1 double needle. Chain Tack: See definition for Swing Tack. Chisel Pocket: See definition for Ruler Pocket. Circular Finish: See definition for Set Circular Circular Knit: See definition for Tubular Knit. Clean Finish: Indicates that raw edges of fabric are finished in a way that stops fabric from fraying and hides raw edges. Clicking: See