AAppliqu:Surface pattern made by cutting out fabric or lace designs and attaching them to another fabric or lace by means of embroidery or stitching.Armhole:Section of a garment through which an arm passes or into which a sleeve is sewn.Armhole Drop:Distance from High Point Shoulder or Low Point Shoulder measured to imaginary line at base of armhole that is at a 90-degree angle from CF or CB. Armhole Point:The point on a pattern where armhole and side seam intersect. Armscye:See definition for Armhole.BBackstitch:See definition for Backtack.Backtack:Stitches used to secure the threads at the beginning and/or ending of a row of stitching. Bagged Lining:Lining that is stitched securely to shell at hems. Balance:Garment appears symmetrical on the body. Hanging equal distances from the body right to left, and front to back. Balanced Plaid/Stripe Placement:Refers to the symmetrical appearance of the plaid on the body. The stripe/plaid must start at the same point on both sides of the garment.Banana Stand:See definition for Half Moon Stand.Band Neckline, Circular:For definition see set-circular.Band Neckline, Flat:For definition see set-flatBarrel Button:See definition for Toggle Button.Bartack:A series of short stitches sewn close together and used to reinforce areas of strain or stress. Can be zigzag or straight stitching.Basting Stitch:Temporarily holds together two layers of fabric.Bellow:A method of adding fullness to an area of a garment, usually a pocket. Often stitched around edges to hold shape.Bellying: See Cockling Belt loop:Narrow strip of fabric or thread chain at the waistline to keep a belt in position.Besom Pocket:See definition for Welt Pocket.Bias Cut:Cutting diagonally across the grain of the fabric at a 45 degree angle to the selvedge, resulting in a garment that clings and follows body curves closely. Bind Off (Sweater):See definition for Cast Off.Binding:A narrow strip of fabric used to cover seams or raw edges to give a clean finished edge and is visible on both sides of the fabric. Can be single-turned, double-turned or combination.Blanket Stitch(502)Blended Yarns:Yarns composed of two or more different fibers mixed together and then spun to form one yarn.Blindstitch: For Definition see Hem and 103Blistering:See definition for Bubbling.Block:See definition for Sloper.Blocking:The shaping of a sweater into its finished form. Steam and pressure are applied to make the blocked shape hold.Body Fabric:Outer layer of fabric in a garment.Bond Strength:The numerical measurement of force required to separate the interlining from the piece goods. The measurement of gram force is recorded in Newton (N = 102gf) or Ounce (oz = 28.35gf).Bonding:Process of joining 2 fabrics into one by backing with adhesive or foam.Boning:Firm flexible strip, like nylon, concealed in casing to hold shape or prevent stretching.Bootcut Silhouette:Bound Buttonhole:For definition see buttonholeBound Neckline, Circular: For definition see set-circular.Bound Neckline, Flat:For definition see set-flatBound Seam:Method of finishing a seam by binding seam allowance.Bow, Bowing:A fabric flaw in which the crosswise yarns arc across the width of the fabric.Box Pleat:Pleat formed by folding material alternately in opposite directions. Box Pleat Inverted Box PleatBraided Elastic:See definition for Elastic BraidedBubbling:The separation at different points between the interlining and the piece goods.Buckle:A fastening device, in a variety of sizes and shapes, consisting of an open rim having a single or center bar, with or without a prong.Bust Dart: See definition for Dart.Busted Seam:See definition for Pressed Open Seam.Button:Decorative or functional component used to hold two sides of a garment together. Can be made out of many materials and can either have holes punched in the center for stitching or a shank on the back. Buttons are made to slip through a buttonhole or fabric loop.Button and Loop Cross-Stitch Attached: See definition for Button.Button Parallel Stitch Attached:See definition for Button.Buttonhole:Opening for a button to pass through and secure a garment opening. Can be bound, stitched/worked, or made from a loop of thread, cord or bias tubing.Button Sleeve Placket:See definition for Placket.Button Stabilizer:A plain flat button usually made of clear plastic placed inside a garment behind the top outside button. Can be used anywhere there are buttons for closure.CCap Snap:See definition for Snap.Cargo Pocket:A stylized patch pocket, often with bellows, with flap closure at the top.Casing:Fold of fabric stitched down to form an opening through which elastic or a cord is drawn.Cast Of