The finished border of a piece of fabric, woven more tightly than the piece it borders and parallel to the lengthwise grain.
lengthwise grain
Evenly spaced parallel threads arranged lengthwise along the fabric.
crosswise grain
The threads that are passed through the lengthwise grain from one selvage to another; it is the width of the fabric.
bias
Direction of a fabric; it is diagonal to the crosswise grain and the lengthwise grain.
underlying fabrics
Fabrics used to hold the shape of a garment and give it a professional finish.
lining
Soft fabric cut from the same pattern as the garment inside which it is sewn; it gives body to the garment, embellishes it, hides its seams and makes it warmer.
interlining
Fabric used to make a garment warmer.
underlining
Fabric used to hold the shape of the garment and make it more opaque.
interfacing
Tear-resistant fabric used to hold the shape of the garment and give it body.
garment fabric
Principal material used for the garment; it covers the underlying fabrics.
