Costuming - Words and they're meanings(part one)

This is just the costume vocabulary

Accessory

An item that is worn with a costume but is not part of the main outfit, such as jewellery. belts, hats or scarves, used to enhance the overall look

Bias Tape

Narrow strip of fabric that is used for finishing edges and binding

Boning

a piece of stiff material(plastic or bone) used to stiffen fabric

Bust Dart

tapered tuck used to shape a garment around a wearer’s bust

Character Shoes

A type of shoe used in theater, designed to be versatile and adaptable to various period styles and characters

Croquis

a quick sketch of a fashion figure, typically used in costume and fashion design to plan out clothing designs

Drapery

Cloth arranged gracefully in loose folds

Elastic Shirring

Gathering fabric using elastic thread to create a stretchy, ruffled effect

Epaulette

A decorative shoulder adornment often used in military and other uniforms

Eyelet

A small hole or perforation, usually finished with stitching or a metal ring, used for lacing or decoration

French Cuff

A double-length cuff folded back on itself and fastened with cufflinks

Frogging

An ornamental braiding for fastening the front of a garment, consisting of a button and a loop through which it passes

Lining

An inner layer of fabric that provided a neat finish and conceals seams

Mic Pack

A small electronic device worn by actors, often hidden within costumes, to amplify their voices during performances

Pleat

A fold in fabric, often used for decorative purposes or to give more room

Raw edge

the unfinished, unsewn edge of a fabric that has been encased or hemmed

Ruche

Gathering a strip of fabric to create decorative frills or ruffles

Ruff/Ruffle

A strip of fabric, lace, or ribbon, tightly gathered or pleated on one edge and applied to a garment, typically at the collar, wrist, or border

Selvage

The self-finished edge of fabric, tightly woven to prevent unravelling

Silhouette

The overall line or shape of a garment

Trimming

Decorative detail added to a costume to enhance its appearance, such as lace, ribbons, beads, embroidery, or fringes

tulle

A lightweight, very fine, stiff netting often used for veils or gowns

Underdressings

Garments worn underneath costumes, such as corsets, underskirts or period-appropriate underwear

Yardage

The amount of Fabric required to make a garment or complete a project

6 elements of design

line, shape, form, space, texture and color

Costume Plot

A detailed breakdown that lists what each character wears in each scene.

Costume Stock

A collection of costumes, shoes, accessories, and other wardrobe items kept by a theatre company for use in various productions.

Costume fitting

Sessions where actors try on their costumes so adjustments can be made for fit and appearance

Continuity Management

Ensuring consistency in costume appearance throughout the production, important for for filming and long theater runs

Technical Rehearsal

Rehearsal where all technical elements, including costumes are integrated into the production

Turnaround

Time between performances when costumes must be cleaned, repaired and prepped for the next show