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Lace
Lace is an openwork fabric, patterned with open holes in the work, made by machine or by hand. The holes can be formed via removal of threads or cloth from a previously woven fabric, but more often open spaces are created as part of the lace fabric. For bridal gowns Alencon Lace is widely used. It is fine needlepoint lace with corded designs on sheer net background, often embellished with beading, sequins or pearls
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Appliqué
A decorative fabric design or lace cutout that is applied to another fabric such as a dress, veil or shoes.
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Corded Edge
A slender length of twilled or twisted fabric creating a subtle raised line, often used as a border or edging pattern on netting.
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Embroidery
Elaborate designs stitched into the gown by hand or machine. May be beaded.
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Beading
Pearls, crystals, sequins, bugle beads and/or rhinestones that create patterns on a simple background for added sparkle.
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Bugle Beads
Long, tubular shaped glass beads
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Seed Pearls
Tiny faux pearls.
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Sequins
Small, shiny iridescent discs sewn on fabric to add sparkle.
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Ribbon
Used in various widths, lengths and fabrics, ribbons and bows are popular additions to bridal and special occasion fashions.
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Butterfly Bow
At the back, large bow (hence, "butt bow") or fabric flowers where the bodice meets the skirt. Often the bustle is formed just below.
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Obi Sash
A wide sash originated in Japan that is fastened in the back with a large flat half-bow.
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Pick-Up Skirt
A design element where fabric is picked up at various points and attached to the skirt to create a voluminous look.
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Ruched
Tight decorative gathers which create flattering pleats in the fabric.
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Ruffles
A strip of frilled or closely pleated fabric used for trimming or decoration.
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Tiered
A fabric design element that features multiple layers.
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Scalloped-Edge
A fabric detail featuring a delicately curved or cascading edge.
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Bolero
A short open jacket not reaching the waist
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Bias Cut
If you look closely at most fabrics, you can see they are woven on a grid pattern (the warp and weft). Fabric is usually cut straight across these vertical or horizontal lines. A cut is made on the bias when it is made at a diagonal to the warp and weft. The "bias-cut" is a technique used by designers for cutting clothing to utilize the greater stretch, thereby causing it to accentuate body lines and curves and drape softly. For example, a full-skirted dress cut on the bias will hang more gracefully or a narrow dress will cling to the figure.
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