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 halvesJackets

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 Buttons1. Eyed2. Self covered3. Shank4. 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.

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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 opening1. Barrel or shirt cuff2. Convertible cuff3. French cuffClosed band cuffs- unbroken ring of

fabric

Open Band Cuffs

Closed band cuff