Garments

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  A-Line Skirt

  A skirt that flares gently from a fitted waist to a wider hem, named for its resemblance to the letter A.

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  Basic Bodice Block

  A fitted, dart-shaped foundation pattern for the upper body, used as the starting point for most bodice designs.

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  Collar

  The pattern piece finishing a neckline, built from two matched layers stiffened with interfacing to hold a defined shape.

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  Fitting and Alterations

  Adjusting a pattern or finished garment to match a specific body, ranging from a small dart shift to a full pattern regrade.

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  Sleeve

  The pattern piece covering the arm, drafted in several distinct styles depending on how it joins the body of the garment.