point presser
An object with a free-standing point for use in ironing collars, corners and facings.
Textile production
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pouf
Part of an item of clothing consisting of gathered fabric in a bunch.
princess cut
A garment style in which vertical panels of material are shaped to follow the outline of the figure.
quilting needle
A specialized sewing needle designed for quilting, consisting of a short length, fine diameter, a sharp or slightly rounded tapered point, and a small round eye to enable even stitches.
race
A guide or channel that a component of a machine moves along:
red liquor
A solution consisting essentially of aluminium acetate, used as a mordant in the fixation of dyestuffs on vegetable fiber.
reed
A comb-like part of a beater for beating the weft when weaving.
regain
The amount of width a woven cloth grows by when the fibers swell, used to determine the width of the reed to use in weaving.
rev st st
Abbreviation of reverse stocking stitch; reverse stockinette stitch.
RFD
adjectiveTextile production
Initialism of ready for dyeing.
right side
The side of a fabric, often with a more visible color or pattern, that is intended to face outward on a finished project.
ring spinner
A machine for spinning, in which the twist, given to the yarn by a revolving bobbin, is regulated by the drag of a small metal loop which slides around a ring encircling the bobbin, instead of by a throstle.
rocking tree
The axle from which the lay of a loom is suspended.
round robin
Senses relating to something with a round shape, or which goes around.
rover
A machine used to make rovings, especially a roving frame.
rug hooking
An art and a craft where a rug is made by pulling loops of yarn or fabric through a stiff woven base such as burlap, linen, or rug warp.
running stitch
A simple embroidery stitch in which the needle is passed in and out of the fabric in a series of even stitches in a straight row.
Russia calf
A high-quality leather made from calfskin, manufactured in Russia.
Russia drab
An unbleached hemp fabric of coarse texture, formerly used for inexpensive durable clothing.
Russia linen
Hemp linen fabric that was mass-produced in Russia in the 18th century.
Russian blouse
A kind of loose-fitting blouse having wide sleeves, and which opens at the side, and which hangs down over the trousers.
safety pin
A pin in the form of a clasp, which has a guard to cover the sharp point; used to join two pieces of fabric, etc., together temporarily.
sailor collar
A broad, flat collar with a square flap across the back that tapers to a V-shape in the front.
sash
A piece of cloth designed to be worn around the waist.
satin jean
A smooth, glossy, hard-twilled form of cotton goods.
scoop bonnet
A bonnet with a long narrow front in the shape of a scoop, formerly worn by women.
section beam
In warping, a roller that receives the yarn from the spools.
seed stitch
A basic basketweave in which knit and purl stitches alternate in every column ("wale") and every row ("course"), i.e. every knit stitch is flanked on all four sides by purl stitches, and vice versa.
seersucker
A thin, all-cotton fabric, commonly striped, used to make clothing for summer wear.
self-fabric
The same fabric used for the main garment, rather than another contrasting fabric.
self-striping
adjectiveTextile production
Having a variegated colour, so as to produce stripes when used to knit small items such as socks or mittens.
semisheer
adjectiveTextile production
Somewhat thin and translucent.
set-in
A sleeve that is made separately and inset into a garment.
shaft
A component of a loom which holds the heddles and is raised by treadles to create the shed.
shawl collar
A collar that is turned over on a garment that seamlessly combines with the lapels to form a continuous, unbroken curving line from the neck down the front.
shirt
An article of clothing that is worn on the upper part of the body, often with sleeves that cover some or all of the arms.
shuttle
A tool used to carry the woof back and forth between the warp threads on a loom.
shuttle driver
A device for moving the shuttle between the shuttle boxes and through the warp on a loom.
simple
Part of the apparatus for raising the heddles of a drawloom.
sister's thread
A finely embroidered linen thread used in Italian smocks or undergarments worn by women, often featuring intricate blackwork or whitework patterns.
skinny jeans
A style of form-fitting jeans with very narrow, straight legs, which often taper inward at the ankles.
sl st
Abbreviation of slip stitch.
sleep shorts
A type of lightweight shorts designed for sleeping or lounging.
sleeveless
adjectiveTextile production
Of a garment, having no sleeves.
smart casual
A style that is informal yet smart enough for a particular situation.
soap off
To rinse fabric with hot water to remove dye that has not fixed to the surface of the fabric.
st st
Abbreviation of stocking stitch.
stash
A collection of yarn or other materials not yet allocated to any particular craft project.
steek
The bridge of extra stitches used in the steeking technique.
stoat
To stitch (edges of relatively thick cloth, fur, etc, for example on either side of a join or tear) together in a way that is invisible from the 'front', by sewing part of the way into and then back out of the thickness of the material from the 'back' side (without the thread going all the way through to the 'front' side of the material).
swift
A light, collapsible reel used to hold a hank of yarn in order to wind off skeins or balls.
swingle
An implement used to separate the fibres of flax by beating them; a scutch.
T-shirt
A lightweight shirt without buttons, usually with short sleeves and no collar. Often made of cotton and frequently bears a picture or slogan.
tack
A loose seam used to temporarily fasten pieces of cloth.
tailor's ham
A tightly stuffed pillow used as a curved mold when pressing curved areas of clothing.
take up
To shorten (a garment), especially by hemming.
tea-wrap
A type of shawl worn by women during teatime.
temple
A contrivance used in a loom for keeping the web stretched transversely.
temple garment
A form of underwear worn by Latter-day Saints after taking part in the endowment ceremony; they are a symbolic reminder of the covenants made in temple ceremonies.
ticket pocket
A small pocket above the right hip pocket, originally intended for holding train tickets, coins, etc., found on overcoats, suit jackets or blazers.