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J Jersey: A knitted fabric usually made of wool or cotton.
L Lapel: One of the two flaps that extend down from the collar of a
coat or jacket and fold back against the chest. Lasts: The foot-shaped forms or molds that are used to give shape to shoes in the process of shoemaking. Leather: The skin or hide of an animal cleaned and treated to soften it and preserve it from decay. Linen: A fabric woven from the fibers of the flax plant. Linen was
one of the first woven fabrics.
M Mule: A shoe without a covering or strap around the heel of the
foot. Muslin: A thin cotton fabric.
P Patent Leather: Leather varnished and buffed to a high shine. Placket: A slit in a dress, blouse, or skirt. Pleat: A decorative feature on a garment in which fabric has been
doubled over, pressed, and stitched in place.
Q Queue: A ponytail of hair gathered at the back of a wig with a band. WORDS TO KNOW
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