Shoulders Flashcards
Dropped shoulder
sleeves where the armhole position falls on the top of the arm area, in contrast to a set in sleeve where the armhole seam would sit right on top of the shoulder point.
Define Shoulder
Manner of cutting an item of apparel in order to fit over the shoulder.
Three-seamed raglan shoulder
created with a continuous piece of fabric, extending from the collar of the garment to the underarm with a seam down the top. often found on casual clothing and sportswear, like t-shirts, sweatshirts or sports jackets. This gives the seam a diagonal look, from neck to arm-pit.
Epaulet
an ornamental shoulder piece on an item of clothing, especially on the coat or jacket of a military uniform.
Raglan Shoulder
created with a continuous piece of fabric, extending from the collar of the garment to the underarm. often found on casual clothing and sportswear, like t-shirts, sweatshirts or sports jackets. This gives the seam a diagonal look, from neck to armpit.
Saddle Shoulder
A type of raglan sleeve that is joined with a seam that is curved near the underarm and then is parallel to the shoulder.
Dolman
a sleeve that is very wide at the top of the arm and narrows towards the wrist or elbow, cut in one piece with the body of the garment.
Open-shoulder
Shoulders that are cut-out. Revealing skin
Concave Shoulder
The shoulder resembles a slope.