Fancy That - Kingston, Ontario, Canada - Fashion Resources

A-line Skirt/Dress -- Usually fitted at the waist and gradually flares to resemble an "A" at the hem. The skirt falls just at the knee or slightly above.

Appliqué -- A design applied to a garment, frequently with a decorative stitch.

Bateau Neckline -- Neckline that is cut in a shallow curve from shoulder to shoulder. Also referred to as a ‘boatneck’.

Bell Sleeve -- Smooth from armhole and then flares to hem edge like a bell.

Bermuda Shorts -- Fall 1 inch above the knee and are straight in their cut. Also know as a short trouser. Hem can be cuffed or uncuffed.

Blazer -- A double or single breasted jacket, resmbles a suit jacket.

Bubble Skirt -- Billowing voluminous skirt that resembles a balloon.

Camisole Neckline -- Top of a dress or top that is cut straight across and above the bust with thin straps over the shoulders. (Mexx and InWear basic cami's are a perfect match)

Cap Sleeve -- A short sleeve that resembles a cap covering the shoulder.

Capri Pant -- Also known as pedal pushers and are designed to end mid-calf or just below the calf.

Chinese Collar -- A collar that stands straight at the neckline about an inch high and opens at the center. Also called a mandarin or cadet collar.

Coat -- An outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down.

Culouttes -- A split or divided pant. To truly be a culoutte is must resemble a skirt.

Dolman Sleeve -- A sleeve with a large armhole that narrows gently toward the cuff.

Drawstring Neckline -- A cord used to gather fullness at neckline. Also called a peasant or gypsy top.

Dropped Shoulder -- An armhole seam that falls over and below the top of the shoulder 2 - 4 inches.

Embroidery -- Decorative stitching superimposed on the fabric with contrasting thread.

Empire Waist -- High waistline just below the bust, and then top or dress falling straight to hem.

Epaulet -- A tab cut as a part of shoulder and sleeve or a separate section; can also be used at hem edge to roll up sleeve.

Eyelet -- Circular and decorative hole edged with close zigzag stitch.

Florentine Neckline -- Extends from shoulder straight across front and back.

Flounce -- Cut from two circles creating a full flare at the hem.

Fly Front Placket -- A placket that completely covers the buttons on a shirt; like a fly would do for a zipper.

French Cuff -- A double-layer cuff with folded back sleeve ends held in place by a cuff link.

French Sleeve -- In the Western world a French sleeve is the same as a Kimono sleeve; but in Japan it indicates a slightly longer sleeve.

Fringe Trim -- Unraveled cloth ends. Seen on hems, shawls and western styles.

Frog Toggle -- Decorative cording attached to front of the garment; one side forms loop buttonholes. gauntlet

Gauntlet Cuff -- A cuff that is styled after the design of a medieval knight.

Godet -- A long narrow triangular piece of fabric, usually seen along the hem of a skirt. grommet

Grommet -- An eyelet made of metal.

Halter Neckline -- Strap, band or tie that holds backless garment at neck.

Hemline -- Refers to the bottom part of a garment.

Henly Neckline -- An open front, buttoned crew neck; usually with 2 to 3 buttons.

Inseam -- The seam on the inside of the pant leg.

Inverted Pleats -- Pleats that reverse the fold of the box pleat.

Jabot Collar -- (jha-bow) Hanging ruffle attached to the front of a collar.

Jacket -- A short coat, that is lightweight and waist length.

Jeans -- Are trousers traditionally made of denim but may also be made of other fabrics.

Johnny Collar -- Small, flat collar used on shirts and shirtdresses.

Juliet Sleeve -- Long sleeve with puffy top and fitted cuff bottom. Named after Shakespeare’s heroine.

Keyhole Neckline -- A shaped hole opening at front of garment; can be rounded or wedge shaped.

Knife Pleat -- A pleat with a sharp, blade like stitch.

Knitted Cuff -- A cuff with Rib knitting, often seen on a blouson sleeve.

Leggings -- Refers to tight, form-fitting trousers that extend from the waist to the ankles, sometimes referred to as tights.

Mock Turtleneck -- Separate band stitched down to simulate a turtleneck collar.

Outseam -- Opposite of an inseam.

Palazzo Pant -- A wide-legged pant extending from the waist to the floor.

Peplum -- A separate section between the waist and hipline, usually on a jacket. Section can be pleated or gathered to create flare.

Piping -- Narrow cord or bias fabric stitched between a seam; made of matching or contrasting fabric colour.

Plunging Neckline -- a garment that is cut very low at neckline and reveals shoulders, neck, back and sometimes part of the bosom. Also called a Décolleté neckline.

Raglan Sleeve -- Sleeve and shoulder section cut as one piece and attached to garment with an angular seam.

Rise -- the measurement from the crotch to the top of the waistband (either at front or back)

Roll Neckline -- A collar that rolls naturally as in a sweater knit.

Sarong Skirt -- A long piece of fabric that wraps around the body and is often tied at the side.

Scoop Neckline -- Low, rounded curved neckline.

Sheath Dress -- A form-fitting silhouette that follows the natural curves of the body. Like the straight skirt, a sheath dress neither tapers nor has added fullness a the hem.

Straight Skirt -- A straight silhouette, without tapering or gradual fullness.

Tank top -- Also called the American sleeve and is lacking of sleeves. It has a thick band that covers area between neck and shoulder.

Three-quarter Sleeve -- Usually falls halfway between the elbow and the wrist.

Tights -- A fabric that covers tightly from waist to feet.

Turtleneck -- High band collar and fits close to the neck and rolls over.

U-Shaped Neckline -- Deeply scooped neckline shaped like a horseshoe.

Vent -- A slit cut into the rear of a hem to enhance freedom of movement.