ruching
Gathered textile trim
Ruching is a decorative technique in sewing where fabric is gathered or pleated to create textured folds or ruffles.
It appears on clothing, curtains, and upholstery to add dimension and visual interest: The bodice featured delicate ruching at the waist.
The gathered effect can be functional, allowing fabric to stretch while maintaining shape.
Stitched fabric folds
- puckeringContracting into small folds
- cinchingPulling tight to secure
- bunchingGrouping tightly together
- foldsBends upon itself
gathers · darts · fullness · scrunching · crimping · drawstring · casing
Remove unwanted edges
- detailSingle small element
- accentRegional speech pattern
- adornmentDecorative addition or accessory
- decorationObject adding visual appeal
flourish · texture · dimension · interest · finishing · frill · ruffle · flounce
Joined fabric edge
- stitchThread loop in fabric
- bastingMoistening meat while cooking
- threadFiber for stitching
- needlePointed implement for sewing
serger · elastic · casing · channel · rows · parallel · vertical · horizontal
tucks
Stitched fabric folds
- puckeringContracting into small folds
- cinchingPulling tight to secure
- bunchingGrouping tightly together
folds · gathers · darts · fullness · scrunching · crimping · drawstring · casing
trim
Remove unwanted edges
decoration · flourish · texture · dimension · interest · finishing · frill · ruffle · flounce · rosette
seam
Joined fabric edge
needle · serger · elastic · casing · channel · rows · parallel · vertical · horizontal · diagonal
bodice
Fitted upper garment
cuff · bustier · corset · gown · blouse · lingerie · swimwear · bridal · empire-waist · halter
chiffon
Delicate transparent textile
organza · taffeta · tulle · georgette · crepe · charmeuse · voile · mesh · lightweight · drape
- fashion termsstyle, fashion week, runway, catwalk, runway shows
- cake decoratingfondant, piping bag, piping tips, buttercream, ganache
- decorationsornament, ornaments, embellishment, trim, wreaths
- feminine fashion elementslace, ruffles, bows, ribbons, pastels
- ornateornate, elaborate, embellished, decorative, ornamental
- fiber artsknitting, crochet, weaving, spinning, embroidery
ruchingunpleated
Having no folds
ungathered · smooth finish · flat finish · seamless · pressed flat
ruchingunembellished
Without decorative additions
clean lines · minimalism · unadorned · minimalist design · plain