Bias - a line diagonally across the grain of the fabric;
garments cut on the bias closely follow curves of the body
Placket - areas that feature buttons, snaps, zippers, etc. that
secure an opening in a garment
Gore - section of a skirt that is wider at the hem than the
top, for fullness and shaping
Princess line - curving shaping seam that forms panels to
contour a garment to the body
Rise - distance from crotch to bottom of waistband in pants
Set-In Sleeve - sleeve that is cut separately and sewn into the
armhole of the bodice, to fit smoothly or with gathers for exaggerated
fullness
Welt Pocket - also a besom pocket; characterized by a separate
strip or flap stitched to the pocket opening with the pouch falling to the
inside of the garment
