princess seam
Vertical bodice shaping
A princess seam is a vertical seam in a garment that runs from the shoulder or armhole down over the bust to the waist or hem, creating a fitted silhouette without darts.
The curved seam follows the body's contours, shaping the fabric smoothly: The dress featured princess seams for a tailored look.
Common in dresses, blouses, and jackets.
- bodiceFitted upper garment
- fittedShaped to conform
- custom fitSized for one person
- tailoringCustom clothing adjustment
- bustFailure or sculpture
waist · empire waist · contour · gown · wedding dress · evening gown · silhouette · bias cut · corsage · shaping · dressmaking · sewing pattern · dress form · curved · flattering · elegant · structured · pattern
- Sewing Patternsdress pattern, coat pattern, vintage patterns, bodice, dart
- patternmakingsloper, pattern blocks, drafting, pattern paper, grainline
- seamsinseam, outseam
- sewingsewing, sew, sewing class, sewing machine, sewing machines
- dress stylesA-line, sheath dress, sheath, shift, shift dress
- French FashionChanel, Dior, beret, haute couture, Parisian chic
princess seamdart
Handheld pointed projectile
drop waist · straight cut · shirring · elastic waistband · gathering
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