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11 Sep Trouser Terminology (oooer missus)

How about a terminology guide to all things trousers, its only the begging if you have any to add drop us an email Button Fly The front opening of mens trousers is securely closed with buttons. Button flies are still used in many European countries and bespoke trousers would generally ben replaced with zips after WWII. Cuffs or Turn-ups Fabric at the bottom of the trouser leg that has been turned up. Flat fronts Trousers that have no pleats. High Waisted Trousers made to fit a couple of inches above the normal waistline and therefore designed to give a taller, slimmer look. Hollywood Waistband Created as part of the trouser rather than as a separate waistband. These trousers feature a high waist styling via a longer rise and skinny. They are always double pleated and full fitting. Jodhpurs

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10 Sep A vintage work wear glossary

Bar Tacking Reinforcement stitching in a tight zigzag repeated several times to fortify stress points in clothing. Boilersuit A protective overall for dirty work. Courdroy Durable cotton piled fabric with vertical ribs. Denim A course, durable weave of cotton fabric. Double & Twist Denim To resist shrinkage, yarns are doubled and then twisted before weaving. Dungaree From the French word for denim. Dungarees Denim trousers with a bib and straps. Engineer Jacket Collarless denim jacket with a bandless bottom. Engineer Overalls Coined by Levis for they bib overalls. Fabric Weight Denim is graded by its weight per yard, so if a yard of denim weighs 13oz, it is considered to be a 13 oz denim. Jeans Trousers made from denim. Khaki The fabric used by British Army Regiments in the 1880s of

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