topstitched
Seam sewn decoratively
Topstitched describes fabric that has been sewn with visible stitching on the outer surface, usually for decoration or reinforcement.
Topstitching runs parallel to seams or edges and appears on jeans, leather goods, and tailored garments: The topstitched pockets gave the jacket a polished look.
The stitching is meant to be seen, unlike hidden seams.
Custom clothing adjustment
- seamstressOne who stitches garments
- precisionAccuracy of measurement
- handmadeCreated manually, not mechanically
- artisanalMade by skilled craftspeople
sewing · needlework · workmanship · bespoke · custom-made · sartorial · stitchery · finishing
Joined fabric edge
- threadFiber for stitching
- hemFolded garment edge
- backstitchOverlapping needle technique
- lockstitchInterlocking dual-thread seam
chainstitch · zigzag · basting · serging · overcast · reinforcement · puckering · gathering
Adding support or encouragement
- denimTough cotton twill
- canvasHeavy woven cloth
- upholsteryFurniture's textile layer
- heavy-dutyBuilt for hard use
workwear · jeans · overalls · leather · twill · gabardine · wear-resistant · long-lasting
Tubes for fluid transport
- trimRemove unwanted edges
- embellishmentDecorative addition or exaggeration
- accentRegional speech pattern
- ornamentalFor beauty, not function
applique · quilting · stitchwork · flourish · highlight · aesthetic · embroidery
Garment's lowest edge
- coutureCustom high-fashion design
- runwayPaved path for planes
- designerOne who plans appearances
- ready-to-wearFactory-made standard-size garments
prêt-à-porter · silhouette · garments · apparel · collection · dressmaking · trousers · jacket
tailoring
Custom clothing adjustment
- seamstressOne who stitches garments
- precisionAccuracy of measurement
- handmadeCreated manually, not mechanically
artisanal · sewing · needlework · workmanship · bespoke · custom-made · sartorial · stitchery · finishing · detailing
seam
Joined fabric edge
- threadFiber for stitching
- hemFolded garment edge
- backstitchOverlapping needle technique
lockstitch · chainstitch · zigzag · basting · serging · overcast · reinforcement · puckering · gathering · pleating
reinforcement
Adding support or encouragement
- denimTough cotton twill
- canvasHeavy woven cloth
- upholsteryFurniture's textile layer
heavy-duty · workwear · jeans · overalls · leather · twill · gabardine · wear-resistant · long-lasting · sturdy
piping
Tubes for fluid transport
- trimRemove unwanted edges
- embellishmentDecorative addition or exaggeration
- accentRegional speech pattern
ornamental · applique · quilting · stitchwork · flourish · highlight · aesthetic · embroidery
hemline
Garment's lowest edge
ready-to-wear · prêt-à-porter · silhouette · garments · apparel · collection · dressmaking · trousers · jacket · collar
- sewing termsscissors, pattern, shears, rotary cutter, cutting mat