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Garment Construction. Bodices. Bodice: A garment that covers the body from waist up. 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.
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Garment Construction Bodices
Dart: Wedge shaped piece of fabric that is used to take out excess fabric.
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
Sleeves: There are two types. 1. Set-in sleeves 2. Sleeves cut in one with bodice.
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.
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)