Pockets and Trims
Findings and Trims Finding- all components of a garment except the body fabric. Includes: trim, labels, threads, elastics, underlying fabric, zippers, buttons, other closures, ect. Trim- Subdivision of findings- decorative materials that adorn garments. Including: ribbons, braids, laces, appliqués, flowers, beads, sequins, and other decorative details.
Braids Intertwining a set of yarns according to a definite pattern to form a narrow fabric. Types:Soutache, Middy, Loop, Scrolling, Gimp, Rickrack.
Appliqués Decorative fabric patches applied to the garment. Usually with fusible backed fabric, ironed on and attached with stitches.
Non Fabric trims Beads Sequins Rhinestones Rivets Flowers Feathers Jewels Peals
Zipper Conventional- most common in RTW. Pants Separating- two unattached halves Jackets Invisible- chain of zipper in concealed beneath the tape when zipper is closed.
Snaps, hook and eyes
Miscellaneous closures Velcro D-rings Buckles Grommets Cords/Ties
Mis. Findings and Trims Elastic Belts Shoulder pads Collar stays Bra Cups Boning Hoops/Bustle Horse hair Weight Dress shield
Closures Buttons 1. Eyed 2. Self covered 3. Shank 4. toggle
Lace Narrow lace fabric. Types: Insertion, Galloon, Edging, Beading, Medallion.
Ribbon Narrow woven fabric used as a trim to make ties and bows. Types: Grossgrain, Satin, Velvet, Novelty, Picot edge, Ruching.
Pockets Patch or applied- pieces of fabric attached like a patch, outside of the garment. Casual- used in back jean pocket, front of shirts, ect.
In Seam Pocket In seam- set into a seam of the garment. Usually in the side seam of skirts, pants, dresses.
Slashed Pocket Single Welt-one lip 1/2 inch wide Double Welt- two lips 1/4 inch wide
Flap Flap- have a flap of fabric above the pocket. The flap extends down over the pocket opening. Fake flap pocket- not functional. Upturned flap- Extends up not down is seen in tailored jackets.
Flap Pockets
Shirt pockets
Cuffs Cuffs- banded or turned back finishes at the lower edge of a sleeve and pant leg. Open band cuffs:has an opening 1. Barrel or shirt cuff 2. Convertible cuff 3. French cuff Closed band cuffs- unbroken ring of fabric
Open Band Cuffs
Closed band cuff