The finished opening of a garment constructed for convenience in putting in and ridding off the garment.

A measurement from the waistline to the top level of the ruler or chair when seated.

The narrow width between the seam line and the raw edge of the fabric.

The small cuts (slits or wedges) made in the edges of the garment pieces to aid in correct assembly.

A stitched fold in the fabric that tapers from a seam to point to the part of the body. Used to create shape and control fullness.

A small bag sewn into or on clothing so as to form part of it, used for carrying small articles.

It is called pants or slacks, an outer garment covering the lower half of the body from the waist to the ankles.

It is the stitching made to join two fabric pieces together, leaving some seam allowance, usually 1/2 inch or 5/8 inch.

It is the essential part of a fastening system used to hold together at least two pieces of material.

To sew with long loose stitches in order to hold something in place temporarily.

A device consisting of two flexible strips of metal or plastic with interlocking projections closed or opened by pulling a slide along them, used to fasten garments.

It is a straight stitch sewn through one layer of fabric. It's most often used around a curve to prevent distortion.

The seam is basically an overlapping seam that's sewn flat. It's used frequently in menswear because it's extremely durable and sturdy.

An imaginary line around a person's body at the waist.

A piece of clothing covering the lower part of the body from the waist to the foot.

The waistband final stitch is stitch on the ditch.

The other term for fly guard is under lap.

The crotch is high enough to prevent sagging of the seat, but low enough for comfort.

Pin the side seam and match the notches together until the hemline. Then, machine stitch using five eighths of an inch seam allowance.

Lay the lap nice flat and then, stitch the under lap and fly to tack them together and trim the excess zipper.

The front creases, or lengthwise grainlines, and side seams must hang perpendicular to the floor.

Zipper is the fastener used in most trousers.

The structural line like the darts and pockets and hemlines may not be properly made.

The trousers are cut in the crosswise grain.

Sew the front and back dart before attaching the pockets.