A bateau or boat neckline is a neckline, which is shallow at the center back and front, yet cut wide to the shoulders. This design creates an effect, which produces a boat hull like curved edge. This type of neckline is typically seen in evening wear, with crisps fabrics to avoid the front neck from drooping.
A Bertha is a pattern with a soft wide collar, which is rounded on the outer edge, the collar either hanging over the shoulders or reaching the shoulder. Often the bertha-designed collar will be accented with a contrasting narrow bow at the center front.
Gaucho pants are flared pants, which end just below the knee, often barely covering the top of boots. The gaucho pants style is typically simple and masculine, with accents such as leather belt or patch pockets. Due to the plain nature of the pants style, Gaucho pants are typically created with fabrics such as camel-cloth, flannel, tweed, flannel, or suede cloth.
A name hailing origins in the name ‘velour’ and ‘croquet’ – the name Velcro implies hooked velvet. Velcro is a trademark name, the generic name for this machine is ‘touch and close fastener.’
Typically Velcro has two strips with a width of 5/8” to 1 1/8”, composed entirely of nylon material. One strip has hooks while the other strip has very fine loops, resulting in a secure fastening. When the two sides of Velcro press together the result is a strong hold which is easily unfastened by peeling.
Hook and Loop Velcro is ideal for household, sports, and dressmaking as it has a long life and durability. Alternatively mushroom fasteners are not suitable for clothing applications instead mushroom fasteners are better in furnishing applications where the number of opening and closings are considerably fewer.