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Accent Uniforms - clothing terms and definitions

BY Accent Uniforms | 01-21-2010 | 7:01 AM
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Duchesse satin: A heavyweight satin, duchesse satin is usually used for
formal dresses or lingerie and can be made of silk or synthetic fibers.
Accent Uniforms : Alb a full-length white linen ecclesiastical vestment with long sleeves that is gathered at the waist with a cincture
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Amethyst a variable color averaging a mod purple. Yes, it is also the
birth stone for the month of February (I think the entire month, but
don't quote me on that...)

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Bias cut: Bias cut clothes have been cut out of fabric diagonally to
the fabric's weave. A bias cut gives clothing a flowing feeling.
Self-belt or self-tie: A self-belt or self-tie is made of the same fabric as the rest of the shirt or dress.(Accent Uniforms Inc : Saturday 16 January 2010 article)

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Keyhole: Found on dresses, shirts and swimwear, a keyhole is a teardrop-shaped cutout.
Kimono sleeve: Cut as part of the bodice, a kimono sleeve has a wide, sloping shape. (Sunday 10 December 2006 article by Accentuniforms.com)

Tulip skirt: Like an inverted tulip, a tulip skirt has more fabric around the waistline and a close-fitting hemline.

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Charmeuse: A smooth, lightweight fabric that can be woven from silk or
synthetic fibers, charmeuse is like satin but has a lighter weight. (Accentuniforms.com online article)

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