Shaping Materials - Garment Components

Shaping materials are layers of fabric used inside the garment shell that maintain the form of the garment by adding stability, strength, smoothness, and support in key areas. 

- Darts, 

- Tucks, 

- Pleats, 

- Gathers, 

- Easing, 

- Elastic, 

- Drawcord, 

- Lacing, 

- Princess seam, 

- Gore, 

- Yoke, 

- Godet, 

- Gusset, 

- Slit or vent. 

Garment components - garment manufacturing: 

» Thread - Garment Components 
» Closures, Zippers, and Buttons - Garment Components 
» Findings and Trims - Garment Components 
» Shaping Materials - Garment Components