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 findingsdecorative materials that adorn
garments. Including: ribbons, braids,
laces, appliqués, flowers, beads,
sequins, and other decorative details.
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Braids
Intertwining a set of yarns according to
a definite pattern to form a narrow
fabric.
 Types:Soutache, Middy, Loop,
Scrolling , Gimp, Rickrack.
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Appliqués
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Decorative fabric patches applied to
the garment. Usually with fusible
backed fabric, ironed on and attached
with stitches.
Non Fabric trims
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Beads
Sequins
Rhinestones
Rivets
Flowers
Feathers
Jewels
Peals
Zipper
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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
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Velcro
D-rings
Buckles
Grommets
Cords/Ties
Mis. Findings and Trims
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Elastic
Belts
Shoulder pads
Collar stays
Bra Cups
Boning
Hoops/Bustle
Horse hair
Weight
Dress shield
Closures
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Buttons
Eyed
Self covered
Shank
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Lace
Narrow lace fabric.
 Types: Insertion, Galloon, Edging,
Beading, Medallion.
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Ribbon
Narrow woven fabric used as a trim to
make ties and bows.
Types: Grossgrain,
Satin,
Velvet,
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Novelty, Picot edge, Ruching.
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Pockets
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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
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In seam- set into a seam of the
garment. Usually in the side seam of
skirts, pants, dresses.
Slashed Pocket
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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.
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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
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Open Band Cuffs
Closed band cuff