ruches
Decorative gathered strips
Ruches are narrow strips of pleated or gathered fabric used as decorative trim on clothing, curtains, or upholstery.
The singular ruche (also spelled rouche) creates a ruffled, textured effect along edges or seams: The dress featured delicate ruches at the neckline.
The technique adds dimension and vintage elegance to otherwise plain surfaces.
Decorative border material
- pipingTubes for fluid transport
- laceOpen-weave ornamental fabric
- fringeOutermost edge or margin
- beadingOrnamental small-sphere work
ribbon · applique · braid · flounce · frill · ruffle · gimp · galloon
Gathered fabric technique
- smockingGathered fabric with ornamental stitches
- pleatsDoubled-over fabric folds
- tucksStitched fabric folds
- gathersAccumulates or collects
puckering · cinching · bunching · folds · darts · ruffling · pintucks · fullness
Delicate transparent textile
- tulleFine net fabric
- organzaSheer, crisp dress fabric
- silkFine woven insect fiber
- satinGlossy-surfaced woven cloth
taffeta · georgette · voile · crepe · lace · brocade · charmeuse · muslin
Garment's upper opening
- bodiceFitted upper garment
- cuffSleeve or trouser terminus
- collarNeck encirclement
- sleeveGarment's arm portion
décolletage · blouse · gown · lingerie · eveningwear · bridal · haute couture · runway
edging
Decorative border material
beading · ribbon · applique · braid · flounce · frill · ruffle · gimp · galloon · rickrack
shirring
Gathered fabric technique
- smockingGathered fabric with ornamental stitches
- pleatsDoubled-over fabric folds
- tucksStitched fabric folds
gathers · puckering · cinching · bunching · folds · darts · ruffling · pintucks · fullness · draping
chiffon
Delicate transparent textile
satin · taffeta · georgette · voile · crepe · lace · brocade · charmeuse · muslin · batiste
neckline
Garment's upper opening
sleeve · décolletage · blouse · gown · lingerie · eveningwear · bridal · haute couture · runway · romantic