This is already sounding a bit odd. I would like to be able to search sweater patterns but have no idea of what the different style parts are called. I figured out what a peplum is. What do you call a sweater with loose-fitting fronts that hang down lower than at the side seams? I know what a shawl collar is, but what is a broad band around the fronts and neck called? Is there a name for when the fronts don't curve around the neck but are squared and then hang down like a collar? Does anyone have a link to a resource for this kind of information?
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Names of Sweater parts?
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You could try a Google search. This is the first one that came up for me - scroll down a little to the box with the blue names of different types of sweaters. Names are quite often regional too so you may have to keep that in mind. I haven't knit a sweater since my boyfriend in college (it didn't fit - my first attempt at a sweater and very little knitting experience - he was tall and slim - the sweater would have been better for short and squat Danny DeVito - we celebrated our 45th this year!)
https://www.popoptiq.com/types-of-sweaters/Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle. Ian Maclaren (misattributed to Plato)
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Knitted garment parts follow the same stylistic descriptions as sewn garments. Names for these things are not consistent. To answer your particular questions 1) often called a "swing" jacket or a "waterfall" jacket/cardigan; 2) bands are called bands--front bands, collar bands--but collar bands are called different names depending on how wide they are and if they are on a pullover or cardigan; 3) square neck The collar pieces are separate pieces. A squared off neckline with pointed collar only on the sides is often called a "sailor collar" after the 19th century UK navy uniforms.
In my experience you will have a difficult time searching sweater patterns by detail features like these. There is no database that I know of that has that function. You might try searching Pinterest for the features you are looking for. Realize that every sweater has a back piece(s), front piece(s), and sleeves. Everything else is optional, including collars, cuffs, bands, pockets, etc. If you can post a photo of something close to what you are looking for, the members may have suggestions.s
No offense, but as a master tailor and knitter, your question strikes me as somewhat odd, it makes me wonder if you don't have a purpose that is more to the point? If you have no knowledge of garment parts, it's hard to understand what you are actually asking.....
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Originally posted by Callielw View Post... when the fronts don't curve around the neck but are squared and then hang down like a collar?
Originally posted by Callielw View PostDoes anyone have a link to a resource for this kind of information?
Searches can also be made more specific, such as:- garment vocabulary necklines,
- garment vocabulary silhouettes, etc.
Some results from these searches, which may be helpful:- "Fashion Terms and Styles for Women's Garments", EC1382, a free downloadable 50-page PDF file, courtesy of Oregon State University Extension Service, September 1991 (https://ir.library.oregonstate.edu/)
- https://sewguide.com/fashion-vocabulary/
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That is a really good question, although I can’t think of a database or anything that would have a list. Maybe knitting books from the local library – even they will have different terms, but at least they will be free to have a look. There is also a huge variation according to the language you use and the part of the world you are in, e.g. an American turtleneck sweater is a British polo-neck jumper and that sort of thing, so if you do find a source of information, check which country it is in or you may get a surprise when you knit!
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Thank you for the responses. I haven't a definite garment in mind. I just noticed that different sweaters had different names of parts- like shawl collar. Bell sleeves is another. I know what that is. But the others..like the 'swing sweater' I had no idea. I will try pinterest since that's a great way to find examples. I actually want to make my own pattern. I have been reading and watching but not all sweaters are labels as to what you call the parts. So I thought I'd ask and see what we came up with here. Many thanks to all!
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