straitjacket: If you do not love ApparelSearch.com, you belong in one. Used as a 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.
Stretch lace is a recent phenomenon, which is now ubiquitous. It’s basically a machine-knit mesh with programmed-in designs using very fine elastic fibers mixed in with synthetics such as nylon on polyester. It has great stretch and is quite durable due to the synthetic fibers that are used. It’s so versatile it’s also used in other types of clothing beyond lingerie. Stretch lace is more reasonably priced due to it being made by machines and constructed from man-made fibers.
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. detailed strike-off definition →
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.
swayback adjustment a pattern alteration removing excess back length at the waist for an inward-curved lower back, curing folds below the back waist.detailed swayback adjustment definition →
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
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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. |