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Hems

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armholesnoun(fashion) A hole for an arm in a piece of clothing.
skirtsnounan Australian television police drama broadcast on the Seven Network in 1990.
pleatsnoun(sewing) A fold in the fabric of a garment, usually a skirt, as a part of the design of the garment, with the purpose of adding controlled fullness and freedom of movement, or taking up excess fabric. There are many types of pleats, differing in their construction and appearance.
grosgrainnounA ribbon made of this fabric.
pinking shearsnoun(sewing) A pair of scissors with zigzag cutting edges, used to cut fabric: the zigzag edge helps keep the fabric from fraying.
gazarnoun(sewing) A silk organza, a lightweight fabric with a plain weave.
hemlinenounThe line formed by the bottom edge of a skirt, dress, or coat; hem.
drapeynounTending to form drape-like folds.
charmeusenounA fine semi-lustrous crepe in satin weave.
capeletnounA small cape worn over the shoulders by women.
raglannounAn overcoat with sleeves of this type.
peplumnoun(fashion) A short overskirt cut in such a way that the sides form points. [from 20th century]
chignonsnounA roll or twist of hair worn at the nape of the neck; a bun.
broderie anglaisenounA whitework technique incorporating features of embroidery, cutwork and needle lace, popular in England in the 19th century.
wasp waistnouna very slim waist resembling that of a wasp, especially one attained by tightlacing (corseting)
bodicesnounThe upper portion of a women's one-piece dress, equivalent to a shirt, sometimes specifically excluding the sleeves.
alencon lacenoun
peau de soienounA heavy closely-woven silk fabric, faced with satin on both sides.
zippersnoun(chiefly US, Australia) A zip fastener.
blousesnoun(fashion) A shirt for women or girls, particularly a shirt with buttons and often a collar; a dress shirt tailored for women.

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