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The Anatomy of Draped Garments

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A horizontal panel of fabric, typically at the shoulders or waist, to which other parts of the garment are attached.

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Waistband

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A strip of fabric encircling the waist, serving the purpose of fit and sometimes a decorative element.

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Facing

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A piece of fabric on the inside of the garment that provides a finished look and structure to edges.

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Godet

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A triangular insert that adds fullness to a garment, usually found at the hemline or sleeve.

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Collar

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A band of fabric around the neckline, which can affect the garment's framing of the face and neck.

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Grainline

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Indicates the direction of the fabric's threads, which affects how it drapes on the body.

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Neckline

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The opening at the top of a garment that frames the neck and can have an impact on the drape.

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Pleat

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A fold in the fabric that allows for fullness and volume, can add dramatic effect in draped garments.

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Hem

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The finished edge of a garment, typically at the bottom, that affects the weight and hang of the garment.

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Bias

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The diagonal direction of fabric that offers greater stretch and can cause a garment to drape more fluidly.

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Cuff

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A fold or band at the end of a sleeve or pant leg that helps maintain the garment's shape.

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Dart

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A folded and stitched wedge used to shape the fabric around curves of the body.

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Gore

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A vertical panel of fabric that is narrower at the top and wider at the bottom, used to give shape and fullness.

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Sleeve cap

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The top part of the sleeve that is curved to fit around the shoulder.

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Armhole or Armscye

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The opening in a garment through which the wearer's arm passes and where the sleeve is often set in.

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