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straitjacket:
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devise to constrain the wearer. Often used on people that are out
of control, crazy, lost their marbles. strappy sandal one of the oldest
styles of sandle (some believe dating back to the stone age). The
sandal has several thin straps and a heal. strike-off a test length of fabric specially
printed in order to check the pattern registration, pattern repeat and the
matching shades in the design. strophium
an early bra worn in ancient Rome.
suede
process of raising fibers on the hide to give a velvet nap effect.
Also, a specialty ink (plastisol)
that gives your print designs a leather-like feel.
You can find this ink at Union Ink company.
suit fabrics fabric used to make suits.
suitings suit
fabrics. sweep:
you will see this measurement most commonly found on coats or jackets.
The sweep is the circumference of the bottom hem of a skirt, dress,
coat, or jacket. For a jacket or coat, measure the sweep across the
bottom hem from open edge to open edge. For a skirt or dress, measure
the sweep by laying the garment flat with seams matched, measure end to
end, then double. Learn more about
how to measure
relevant issues.
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sweetheart bust: A type
of bust line used to describe a garment -instead of collar type,
because of the lack of a collar- when the bust line is shaped like
the top of a heart (heart as in symbol, not organ). Commonly found
in formal dresses from the 1950's. Definition
and image provided to Apparel Search by
Miss Master's Closet.
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Swing tickets are simply small cards with a hole
drilled through the top. They are attached to garments typically
with swift tacs. Swing tickets can be used for adding prices to
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