1. + Garment Construction Bodices

2. + Bodice: A garment that covers the body from waist up.

3. + Dart: Wedge shaped piece of fabric that is used to take out excess fabric.

4. + Fitted bodice: 2 front darts & 2 back darts.

5. + Knit bodice: Darts are eliminated because the fabric is a stretch knit.

6. + Shirt: Loosely fitted, can have a drop shoulder, imitative of men’s shirt. Components include tailored collar, front placket & cuff sleeves

7. + Novelty Top: A variety of components put together.

8. + Sleeves: There are two types. 1. Set-in sleeves 2. Sleeves cut in one with bodice.

9. + Sleeve Lengths

10. + Cuff & Sleeve finishes: Many varieties of sleeve and cuff endings are possible.

11. + Necklines: The edge of garment which surrounds the neck and shoulders. Can be round, jewel or V neck.

12. + Collars: Type of neckline with an added piece of fabric that surrounds the neck & is attached to the neckline.

13. + Placket: Front opening of a garment which allows the body to enter. Men's = left over right. Women's = right over left. Buttons are placed at evenly spaced intervals of the garment at pressure points (bust,waist)