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What are the different parts of a sweater?
Anatomy of a Sweater
- Neckband. Or sometimes neckline.
- Shoulder. The part of the garment that sits on top of your shoulder but we mean not just the actual shoulder joint but the whole area from your neck to your shoulder joint.
- Yoke.
- Underarm.
- Body.
- Sleeve.
- Cuff.
- Hem.
What is the hem of a sweater?
The hem is the very bottom, folded edge of a piece of clothing. Most of your clothes have at least one hem in them — at the ends of your sleeves, the bottom of your skirt, or along the edge of your t-shirt.
What are those things on sweaters called?
Many people will refer to the gathering of the sweater fabric as “Fuzz balls” but this phenomenon is called “pilling”. It results from short or broken fibers on the surface of the fabric getting tangled together and forming a ball called a pill.
Where did the name cardigan sweater come from?
The cardigan is an iconic sweater style marked by its button-up design and wide V neck. The name of this sweater style comes from James Thomas Brudenell, the 7th Earl of Cardigan. He came to fame for leading the Charge of the Light Brigade during the Crimean War.
What’s the difference between a pullover and a cardigan?
A pullover is a sweater that does not have buttons or a closure in front. “Sweater” is now in common use instead of pullover. However a cardigan can still be a sweater. Its a lot like the square is a rectangle idea.
What kind of sweater is called an oversized sweater?
Because it’s made to fit loosely, this style may also be called the oversized sweater. The cable knit sweater is actually a variation of the Aran sweater that originated in Ireland. The cable pattern is centuries old but continues to be highly stylish. Cable knit sweaters are known for being thick and warm.
What kind of sweater has no zipper on the front?
This is why the cardigan may also be identified as a full-zip sweater. The cropped cardigan is a favorite cardigan style that ends at or above the waist. Open front cardigans have no zippers or buttons to hold them closed. They’re styled to be open all the time, leaving the layer underneath quite visible.